Postcode NE17 7AR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Chopwell and Rowlands Gill 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 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chopwell & High Spen is £42,396 per year. The nearest station is Wylam located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 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 68.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Chopwell & High Spen is £42,396 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE17 7AR.
Chopwell & High Spen near NE17 7AR 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £130,784 in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £249,250 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 56 | £79,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.