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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

NE392BL

Beechwood

NE214RF

Front Street

NE215QW

Matthew Lynn Place

NE391AL

West High Horse Close

NE392EG

Winlaton and High Spen

NE392HG

Glossop Street

NE215QP

Litchfield Crescent

NE215RB

Mount Pleasant

NE215RW

Half Fields Road

NE216BL

Hanover Drive

NE216QB

Hawesdale Crescent

NE392AP

Bute Road South

NE216EW

Stampley Close

NE216LS

Parkland Avenue

NE216PP

Coldstream Drive

NE216NR

Parkhead Square

NE216PN

Brandon Close

NE216PS

Ennerdale Crescent

NE216RX

Landswood Terrace

NE392AJ

Chopwell Woods Road

NE216EG

Herd Close

NE391AR

Lockhaugh Road

NE216AX

Caledonia

NE216BE

Greenwell Close

NE216DD

The Garth

NE216EB

Burn Road

NE216HA

The Close

NE216SL

Holly Avenue

NE392BS

Dene View

NE392BU

School Lane

NE216PH

West Lane

NE216PW

Lyndhurst Close

NE391BG

Bankhead Cottages

NE392AB

Hookergate Lane

NE392BW

Fell View

NE215AQ

Half Fields Road

NE215QF

Fairfield Place

NE216AW

Church Street

NE216PZ

Wasdale Crescent

NE216QH

Parkgate Lane

NE216QJ

Roxburgh Close

NE391AY

Thornley Lane

NE391AZ

Hollinhill

NE392ES

Pawston Road

NE392FF

Winlaton and High Spen

NE216BN

Milner Crescent

NE216EL

Woodburn Close

NE216HF

Beverley Drive

NE216HN

Cresswell Close

NE216LG

Woodlands Way

NE216NP

Parkhead Gardens

NE216PX

Buttermere Crescent

NE216SG

Mundle Avenue

NE216AU

Millwood Green

NE216BH

Owlet Close

NE216QL

Ullswater Crescent

NE216QX

Coldstream Drive

NE392EF

Collingdon Road

NE392EY

Belle Vue

NE216LW

Derwent View

NE216PU

Langdale Crescent

NE392HP

Sycamore Court

NE216JT

Barlow Road

NE216PF

Ambrose Court

NE216BS

Birchgate Close

NE216HW

Brinkburn Close

NE216LR

Derwent View

NE216PR

Coldstream Drive

NE216AB

Front Street

NE216BZ

Manor Terrace

NE216LT

Park Lane

NE216QU

Conifer Close

NE216RZ

Clover Avenue

NE392FE

Ashtree Avenue

NE216NH

Park View

NE216SH

Noel Avenue

NE392AL

Hookergate Lane

NE392BZ

Spen Lane

NE392ED

Wishart Terrace

NE392EW

Watson Street

Data Sources

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