Postcode NE17 7BX is located in a rural town, 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.2 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 Prudhoe located about 3.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chopwell & High Spen has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Chopwell & High Spen has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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 7BX.
Chopwell & High Spen near NE17 7BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Prudhoe located about 3.8 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
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE17 7BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | South Road, Gateshead, NE17 7BU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Derwent Street, Gateshead, NE17 7HS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | Derwent Street, Gateshead, NE17 7HX | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Kandola Bros. Select & Save | South Road, Gateshead, NE17 7DG | Walking directions to Kandola Bros. Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Mill Road, Gateshead, NE17 7ER | Walking directions to Premier |
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.