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Winlaton and High Spen

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About

Winlaton and High Spen is a ward in the western part of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. It contains the distinct settlements of Winlaton and High Spen, situated within the former industrial landscapes near the Derwent Valley. The area is characterised by residential housing, local shopping streets, and community facilities serving the immediate population. Its topography includes green slopes and wooded areas that form part of the wider transition towards the North Pennines.

A notable local landmark is the Winlaton Mill, a reminder of the area's historical connection to the iron and steel industries that once dominated this region. Present-day life revolves around local schools, sports clubs, and several public parks. The area is connected by roads following the old industrial routes, with more extensive services found in nearby larger towns. It maintains a separate identity from the urban core of Gateshead.

Area overview

On average Winlaton and High Spen has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Winlaton and High Spen is £42,415 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). Winlaton and High Spen is home to around 8,517 people, with a population density of about 747.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Winlaton and High Spen Population
8,517
Population density
747.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.1(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.47(+20%)
Shoplifting
11.74(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.04(-8%)
Public order
9.75(+11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,237
96.71%
Other White
84
0.99%
Irish
41
0.48%
African
31
0.36%
Indian
20
0.23%
Total population: 8,517

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,891
26.12%
No qualifications
1,471
20.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,313
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,038
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
697
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 7,239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,677
42.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,179
30.02%
Social rents from council
507
12.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
391
9.95%
Other social rented
89
2.27%
Total households: 3,928

Property prices in Winlaton and High Spen

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Winlaton and High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Winlaton and High Spen 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 Winlaton and High Spen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£248,995
Flats5£60,000
Semi-Detached42£189,000
Terraced38£125,000

10 years median price trend in Winlaton and High Spen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winlaton and High Spen.

All postcodes in Winlaton and High Spen

NE392BA

Robert Terrace Cottages

NE216LE

Winlaton and High Spen

NE392BE

Hookergate Lane

NE392EZ

Snowdon Terrace

NE216AS

Church Street

NE216DG

Garth Crescent

NE216ER

Daryl Close

NE216LA

Barlow Lane

NE216LD

Scotland Head

NE216SD

Noel Terrace

NE392EB

High Spen Court

NE392HQ

West Street

NE216BR

Derwent View

NE216EN

Silverdale Drive

NE216HR

Denham Grove

NE216PG

Cowen Street

NE216RT

Spa Well Road

NE392EE

Glossop Street

NE216PT

Thirlmere Crescent

NE392AN

Hugar Road

NE216AP

Church Street

NE216SA

Naylor Avenue

NE216SJ

Holly Avenue

NE216EQ

Silverdale Drive

NE216QW

Stephenson Way

NE391AH

Lockhaugh Road

NE392HR

Strothers Road

NE392HT

Strothers Court

NE216LP

Derwent View

NE216EU

Huntley Crescent

NE216EY

Barlowfield Close

NE216JQ

Barlow Fell Road

NE392ET

Rogues Lane

NE216QZ

Long Gair

NE392BQ

Hugar Road

NE392HL

Strothers Terrace

NE216BW

Beweshill Crescent

NE216DQ

Hill Top

NE216DU

Front Street

NE216NJ

Park View

NE216QE

Windermere Crescent

NE392BT

Firwood Crescent

NE216HG

Beverley Drive

NE216LJ

Gibside View

NE216SE

Manor Terrace

NE391BE

Thornley Lane

NE392DY

Ashfield Court

NE216HB

Waverley Close

NE216NB

Parkland Avenue

NE392BP

Stoker Terrace

NE391BA

Hollinhill

NE392BF

Dobson Close

NE216AZ

North Street

NE216ET

Burnt House Close

NE216NF

Axwell View

NE216QP

Stephenson Way

NE392HA

Cooperative Terrace

NE215QS

Litchfield Terrace

NE215RA

Old Well Avenue

NE216EA

Burn Road

NE216EF

Warrens Walk

NE392BY

Robson Terrace

NE392AX

Bute Road North

NE216HD

Glendale Close

NE216LB

Thornley Lane

NE216LN

Gibside View

NE216QT

Conifer Close

NE392BB

Johnson Terrace

NE392BD

Bute Drive

NE215QR

Nixon Terrace

NE216LX

Spa Well Close

NE392HH

Chapel Court

NE392HJ

Towneley Terrace

NE214RE

Front Street

NE216BJ

Brockwell Close

NE216ES

Hanover Walk

NE216HP

Beadnell Close

NE392BR

Low Meadow Close

NE392FD

Tilley Close

NE216BT

North Street

NE216HT

Front Street

NE216NN

Parkhead Gardens

NE392EA

Ashtree Lane

NE216AD

Front Street

NE216BQ

Newbank Walk

NE216HH

Farndale Close

NE391AJ

Hollinhill Lane

NE216HQ

Beverley Drive

NE216RU

Spa Well Road

NE392FA

Juniper Close

NE392HS

Spen Road

NE391AW

Lockhaugh Road

NE392BG

Hookergate Lane

NE216AF

Front Street

NE216RY

Mill Lane

NE391BQ

High Horse Close Wood

NE392DR

The Granaries

NE392EH

Front Street

NE177AP

Clayton Terrace Road

NE215RR

Half Fields Road

Data Sources

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