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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 64 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
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
28.53(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.71(+27%)
Shoplifting
11.04(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.63(-16%)
Public order
7.51(-8%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,237
96.71%
Other White
84
0.99%
Irish
41
0.48%
African
31
0.36%
Chinese
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Winlaton and High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 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
Detached18£262,500
Flats3£60,000
Semi-Detached45£190,000
Terraced42£129,998

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

NE216BG

Ottovale Crescent

NE391BE

Thornley Lane

NE391AQ

Lockhaugh Road

NE392FE

Ashtree Avenue

NE216SF

May Avenue

NE216EX

Huntley Crescent

NE216AS

Church Street

NE216BW

Beweshill Crescent

NE215RR

Half Fields Road

NE215RW

Half Fields Road

NE216DG

Garth Crescent

NE215QY

Old Well Lane

NE216ED

Meadow Close

NE215QF

Fairfield Place

NE216AP

Church Street

NE216EU

Huntley Crescent

NE392FF

Winlaton and High Spen

NE216LX

Spa Well Close

NE216BF

Beaumont Court

NE216DH

Scotland Court

NE216SD

Noel Terrace

NE216AT

Winlaton and High Spen

NE216NN

Parkhead Gardens

NE216HF

Beverley Drive

NE216HQ

Beverley Drive

NE216BN

Milner Crescent

NE391AS

Thornley Lane

NE216HD

Glendale Close

NE216PH

West Lane

NE216LT

Park Lane

NE392BL

Beechwood

NE392HR

Strothers Road

NE392HF

South Street

NE392HA

Cooperative Terrace

NE392AN

Hugar Road

NE215RA

Old Well Avenue

NE215QR

Nixon Terrace

NE216EJ

Silverdale Drive

NE391BA

Hollinhill

NE216LD

Scotland Head

NE392BF

Dobson Close

NE392EE

Glossop Street

NE216HW

Brinkburn Close

NE216AY

Hood Square

NE216QG

Parkgate Lane

NE392AD

Hookergate Lane

NE216LG

Woodlands Way

NE216HE

Beverley Drive

NE216HR

Denham Grove

NE216PN

Brandon Close

NE216EA

Burn Road

NE216LB

Thornley Lane

NE216EW

Stampley Close

NE392EH

Front Street

NE392EJ

Ramsay Street

NE392EW

Watson Street

NE392HT

Strothers Court

NE216AL

Knowledge Hill

NE216LU

Park Lane

NE392BE

Hookergate Lane

NE392AR

Bute Road North

NE216RY

Mill Lane

NE216HT

Front Street

NE216QL

Ullswater Crescent

NE392BW

Fell View

NE216NA

Parkland Avenue

NE392AW

The Crescent

NE216EN

Silverdale Drive

NE216SG

Mundle Avenue

NE216AD

Front Street

NE392HD

East Street

NE391AX

Thornley Lane

NE215RL

St Annes Close

NE216JX

The Crescent

NE216BP

Riding Lea

NE216NR

Parkhead Square

NE216QQ

Parkgate Lane

NE216SJ

Holly Avenue

NE392AY

North View Bungalows

NE392DR

The Granaries

NE216PT

Thirlmere Crescent

NE216LL

Gibside View

NE392EF

Collingdon Road

NE392HJ

Towneley Terrace

NE392DY

Ashfield Court

NE216ER

Daryl Close

NE392AX

Bute Road North

NE392BD

Bute Drive

NE216LR

Derwent View

NE392HB

Snowdon Terrace

NE216NB

Parkland Avenue

NE216QN

Stephenson Way

NE216QR

Broom Close

NE215QW

Matthew Lynn Place

NE392HG

Glossop Street

NE214RF

Front Street

NE216ND

Parkgate Lane

NE391AZ

Hollinhill

NE216SQ

June Avenue

NE216BX

North Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.