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 77 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).
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Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh
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Derwent View
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West Lane
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Coniston Crescent
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Glamis Crescent
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Thornley Lane
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Greenlea Close
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Chopwell & High Spen
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Ramsay Street
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South Street
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Litchfield Lane
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Mount Pleasant
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Half Fields Road
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Birchgate Close
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Rectory Lane
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Hawesdale Crescent
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Bute Road South
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Beechwood
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High Horse Close Wood
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Front Street
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Litchfield Lane
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Stampley Close
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Parkland Avenue
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Coldstream Drive
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Hookergate Lane
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Chopwell & High Spen
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Glossop Street
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Park View
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Brandon Close
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Ennerdale Crescent
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Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill
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Chopwell Woods Road
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Snowdon Terrace
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Herd Close
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Lockhaugh Road
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Blaydon South
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West Lane
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Lyndhurst Close
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Ashtree Lane
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Hookergate Lane
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Fell View
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Half Fields Road
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Blaydon Bank
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Church Street
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Greenwell Close
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Front Street
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Burn Road
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The Close
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Wasdale Crescent
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Parkgate Lane
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Roxburgh Close
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Holly Avenue
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Thornley Lane
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Hollinhill
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Dene View
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Dene View
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Ashtree Lane
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Naylor Avenue
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Owlet Close
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Milner Crescent
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Woodburn Close
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Beverley Drive
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Cresswell Close
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Garesfield Lane
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Parkhead Gardens
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Buttermere Crescent
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Grasmere Crescent
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Coldstream Drive
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June Avenue
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Collingdon Road
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Barlow Lane
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Derwent View
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Ambrose Court
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Langdale Crescent
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Sycamore Court
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Birchgate Close
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Brinkburn Close
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