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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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Winlaton and High Spen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached18£262,500£2,311
Flats3£60,000£1,311
Semi-Detached45£190,000£2,297
Terraced42£129,998£1,763

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

NE392BU

School Lane

NE216ET

Burnt House Close

NE392DZ

Collingdon Green

NE215AQ

Half Fields Road

NE392BQ

Hugar Road

NE216JR

Burn Road

NE216QU

Conifer Close

NE392AS

Bute Road North

NE216SE

Manor Terrace

NE216AG

Front Street

NE215RB

Mount Pleasant

NE216AW

Church Street

NE216HB

Waverley Close

NE216AX

Caledonia

NE216EF

Warrens Walk

NE392EZ

Snowdon Terrace

NE216QE

Windermere Crescent

NE216BQ

Newbank Walk

NE392BG

Hookergate Lane

NE392DU

Sycamore Close

NE391AY

Thornley Lane

NE392HS

Spen Road

NE392DN

Spen Burn

NE216DB

Cromwell Place

NE216AU

Millwood Green

NE392FA

Juniper Close

NE216PW

Lyndhurst Close

NE392AZ

Robert Terrace

NE392EA

Ashtree Lane

NE216HP

Beadnell Close

NE216PP

Coldstream Drive

NE215SF

Sandhill Mews

NE216NJ

Park View

NE392ED

Wishart Terrace

NE216PS

Ennerdale Crescent

NE216BT

North Street

NE392EG

Winlaton and High Spen

NE216DJ

Hallgarth Mews

NE392DW

Greenlea Close

NE215QZ

Old Well Lane

NE216EY

Barlowfield Close

NE216DQ

Hill Top

NE391AH

Lockhaugh Road

NE216NW

Parkhead Gardens

NE216QX

Coldstream Drive

NE216BR

Derwent View

NE216EE

Barlow Lane

NE214RE

Front Street

NE216BZ

Manor Terrace

NE392BH

Ethel Terrace

NE216BS

Birchgate Close

NE392AB

Hookergate Lane

NE215QS

Litchfield Terrace

NE216LP

Derwent View

NE216AE

Front Street

NE216LN

Gibside View

NE216AZ

North Street

NE216JQ

Barlow Fell Road

NE216EQ

Silverdale Drive

NE216EL

Woodburn Close

NE216RZ

Clover Avenue

NE392AT

South View Bungalows

NE216LA

Barlow Lane

NE392BJ

Hugar Road

NE216AF

Front Street

NE216JT

Barlow Road

NE391BQ

High Horse Close Wood

NE216EB

Burn Road

NE392EB

High Spen Court

NE391AR

Lockhaugh Road

NE392EY

Belle Vue

NE391BB

Deneway

NE392AQ

Wood Terrace

NE216DD

The Garth

NE216HS

Redesdale Avenue

NE392BS

Dene View

NE216EG

Herd Close

NE216LW

Derwent View

NE215QP

Litchfield Crescent

NE216ES

Hanover Walk

Data Sources

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