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Chowdene

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About

Chowdene ward lies in the southern part of Gateshead, primarily a residential area characterised by its housing estates and proximity to open green spaces. The ward is anchored by the large, established neighbourhoods around Chowdene and Wrekenton, featuring a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Its landscape is shaped by the steep slopes leading down towards the Team Valley, providing elevated views across the area.

A notable local feature is the expansive and historic Saltwell Park, with its ornate Victorian gates and network of wooded paths, situated directly on the ward's northern boundary. The area is served by local shopping parades on Durham Road and Old Durham Road, catering to daily needs. The ward's southern edge is defined by the A1 motorway, which marks a distinct border with the wider countryside.

Area overview

On average Chowdene has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chowdene is £42,684 per year. There are 3 schools in Chowdene: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chowdene is home to around 8,747 people, with a population density of about 5,571.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chowdene Population
8,747
Population density
5,571.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.59(+28%)
Shoplifting
32.93(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.15(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.12(+35%)
Public order
11.66(+33%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,245
94.26%
Other White
92
1.05%
Other
79
0.9%
African
54
0.62%
Pakistani
35
0.4%
Total population: 8,747

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,761
23.98%
No qualifications
1,669
22.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,216
16.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,054
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
798
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 7,345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,304
32.39%
Social rents from council
1,119
27.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,071
26.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
323
8.02%
Other social rented
137
3.4%
Total households: 4,026

Property prices in Chowdene

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Chowdene area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chowdene in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chowdene over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£287,107
Flats6£70,000
Semi-Detached25£220,000
Terraced35£130,000

10 years median price trend in Chowdene

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chowdene.

All postcodes in Chowdene

NE96NH

Scotby Gardens

NE96TB

Beacon Lough Road

NE96BH

Lyndhurst Green

NE96LT

Chowdene

NE96NN

Grisedale Gardens

NE97EG

Wharfedale Green

NE97TB

Durham Road

NE96EG

Hertford

NE97TG

Rokeby View

NE96DG

Hertford

NE96NP

Grisedale Gardens

NE96TG

Ashford

NE96UP

Bodmin Court

NE97HG

Kilburn Green

NE97HU

Topcliffe Green

NE97UD

Rokeby View

NE96SG

Ashford

NE97TF

St Ronans View

NE97TH

Flexbury Gardens

NE96AR

Durham Road

NE96BE

Ellison Place

NE96HG

Hertford

NE96JJ

Chowdene Bank

NE96JL

Chowdene Bank

NE96PS

Brampton Gardens

NE96QE

Cedars Green

NE97ED

Malton Green

NE96AG

Kennford

NE96NE

Borrowdale Gardens

NE97HF

Kilburn Green

NE97HW

Kilburn Green

NE96UN

Durham Road

NE96XZ

Salcombe Gardens

NE97BZ

Harewood Green

NE96JQ

Chowdene Terrace

NE96XD

Dawlish Gardens

NE97DU

Bramhope Green

NE96LX

Easedale Gardens

NE96PR

Oakwood Avenue

NE96PU

Troutbeck Gardens

NE96XE

Bideford Gardens

NE96UG

Wells Gardens

NE96UW

Frome Gardens

NE96NS

Eskdale Gardens

NE96XP

Bude Gardens

NE97BF

Richmond Close

NE96PW

Gainford

NE96UZ

St Austell Gardens

NE97HX

Chowdene

NE96AX

Lyndhurst Grove

NE96NF

Trafford

NE96UF

Tiverton Gardens

NE96XJ

Bridlington Avenue

NE96YG

Ashford

NE96PL

Durham Road

NE96XF

St Austell Gardens

NE97EA

Hambleton Green

NE96BG

Saltford

NE96UD

Salcombe Gardens

NE97EB

Malton Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.