Winlaton and High Spen is a ward in Gateshead, located in the western part of the borough. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some newer developments. It is situated near the River Derwent, offering green spaces and walking routes along the waterway. The ward includes the villages of Winlaton and High Spen, each with their own local amenities and community facilities.
Winlaton has a small shopping area with independent businesses, while High Spen retains a more rural feel with open fields and woodland nearby. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A694 providing access to Gateshead town centre and Newcastle. Public transport links include bus services, though the area lacks a direct rail connection. The local landscape is shaped by its industrial past, with remnants of coal mining and manufacturing still visible in parts of the ward.
On average Winlaton and High Spen has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Winlaton and High Spen is £35,487 per year. There are 3 schools in Winlaton and High Spen: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Winlaton and High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £252,995 |
| Flats | 3 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £167,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £118,000 |
10 years price trend in Winlaton and High Spen
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Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh
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Church Street
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Garth Crescent
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Daryl Close
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Barlow Lane
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Scotland Head
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Noel Avenue
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High Spen Court
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East Street
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Cowen Street
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Thirlmere Crescent
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Derwent View
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Daryl Close
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Denham Grove
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Noel Avenue
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Hookergate Lane
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Glossop Street
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Church Street
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Silverdale Drive
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Broom Close
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Naylor Avenue
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Holly Avenue
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High Horse Close
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Dobson Close
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Strothers Court
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Derwent View
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Park View
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Beweshill Crescent
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Hill Top
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Back Street
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Barlowfield Close
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Barlowfield Close
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Barlow Fell Road
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Park Lane
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Firwood Crescent
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Rogues Lane
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Beverley Drive
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Gibside View
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Long Gair
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Manor Terrace
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Thornley Lane
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Bute Road South
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Ashfield Court
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Chopwell & High Spen
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Beverley Drive
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Parkland Avenue
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Hollinhill
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Dobson Close
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Stoker Terrace
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Litchfield Lane
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Blaydon South
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North Street
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Burn Road
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Herd Close
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Burnthouse Close
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Axwell View
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Stephenson Way
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Bute Road North
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Snowdon Terrace
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Front Street
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Brockwell Close
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Daryl Close
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Beverley Drive
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Beadnell Close
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Thornley Lane
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Gibside View
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Conifer Close
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Chopwell & High Spen
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Bute Road North
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Bute Drive
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Low Meadow Close
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Litchfield Lane
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North Street
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Front Street
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Spa Well Close
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Parkhead Gardens
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Ashtree Lane
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Ramsay Street
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Clayton Terrace Road
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Front Street
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Greenwell Close
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Barlow Lane
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Beadnell Close
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Clockburn Lonnen
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Hollinhill Lane
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High Horse Close
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Hookergate Lane
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Spen Road
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Clayton Terrace Road
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Church Street
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Gibside View
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Front Street
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Lockhaugh Road
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High Horse Close Wood
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The Granaries
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Ramsay Street
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Front Street
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Old Well Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.