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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

NE216AY

Hood Square

NE215QZ

Old Well Lane

NE216DF

Garth Farm Road

NE391AQ

Lockhaugh Road

NE214RD

Front Street

NE216HS

Redesdale Avenue

NE216NW

Parkhead Gardens

NE216QN

Stephenson Way

NE216SQ

June Avenue

NE392AD

Hookergate Lane

NE216BF

Beaumont Court

NE216BP

Riding Lea

NE216DH

Scotland Court

NE216EX

Huntley Crescent

NE216HE

Beverley Drive

NE392BH

Ethel Terrace

NE215RP

Half Fields Road

NE216BG

Ottovale Crescent

NE216JX

The Crescent

NE392AR

Bute Road North

NE216AT

Winlaton and High Spen

NE216QF

Grasmere Crescent

NE216AL

Knowledge Hill

NE391BD

Deneway

NE216AG

Front Street

NE392EP

Pawston Road

NE392FB

Brockwell Road

NE216BB

Hanover Drive

NE216DJ

Hallgarth Mews

NE216QG

Parkgate Lane

NE216ND

Parkgate Lane

NE216QQ

Parkgate Lane

NE392DS

Spen Lane

NE392HE

Glossop Street

NE216HL

Hartside Crescent

NE216BA

Hanover Drive

NE216QY

Long Gair

NE391BB

Deneway

NE392DU

Sycamore Close

NE215SF

Sandhill Mews

NE216AE

Front Street

NE216JS

Barlow Lane

NE216LZ

California

NE216NA

Parkland Avenue

NE392AZ

Robert Terrace

NE392DZ

Collingdon Green

NE392EL

Ramsay Street

NE216PL

Scotland Head

NE216QA

Borrowdale Crescent

NE392AH

Burnop Terrace

NE392AU

North View Bungalows

NE392AW

The Crescent

NE392EQ

Collingdon Road

NE392PS

Ramsay Street

NE216AH

Back Street

NE216EH

Silverdale Drive

NE216HJ

Meldon Way

NE392AE

Woodlands Close

NE215RL

St Annes Close

NE216AA

Mount Pleasant

NE216BD

Hanover Drive

NE216BY

North Street

NE216ED

Meadow Close

NE216JU

Barlow Road

NE391AN

High Horse Close

NE392AS

Bute Road North

NE392DP

Bute Drive

NE215RN

Rectory Lane

NE216EJ

Silverdale Drive

NE216SF

May Avenue

NE391AS

Thornley Lane

NE392AT

South View Bungalows

NE392AY

North View Bungalows

NE392BJ

Hugar Road

NE392HD

East Street

NE215QY

Old Well Lane

NE216LU

Park Lane

NE216QD

Rydal Crescent

NE216QS

Broom Close

NE216RA

Long Gair

NE392HB

Snowdon Terrace

NE216BX

North Street

NE216JR

Burn Road

NE216QR

Broom Close

NE391AU

Thornley Lane

NE392DN

Spen Burn

NE392HN

Winlaton and High Spen

NE216EE

Barlow Lane

NE216LL

Gibside View

NE216PQ

West Lane

NE391AX

Thornley Lane

NE392AQ

Wood Terrace

NE392HF

South Street

NE216DB

Cromwell Place

NE216EZ

Barlow Lane

NE216PY

Coniston Crescent

NE391AT

Glamis Crescent

NE392DW

Greenlea Close

NE392EJ

Ramsay Street

NE216PJ

Rectory Lane

Data Sources

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