Postcode NE17 7AP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Winlaton and High Spen ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Chopwell & High Spen area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chopwell & High Spen is £34,300 per year. The nearest station is Wylam located about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chopwell & High Spen has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Chopwell & High Spen has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chopwell & High Spen is £34,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE17 7AP.
Chopwell & High Spen near NE17 7AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wylam located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Winlaton and High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £249,995 |
| Flats | 6 | £53,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Winlaton and High Spen
In the NE17 7AP postcode area, located within Chopwell & High Spen, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | High Spen Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Chopwell Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.