Postcode NE21 6LE is located in a rural village, within the Winlaton and High Spen ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh is £50,521 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Winlaton Mill Park.
Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh is £50,521 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE21 6LE.
Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh near NE21 6LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Winlaton Mill Park | Small | Walking directions to Winlaton Mill Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £129,998 |
10 year median price trend in Winlaton and High Spen
In the NE21 6LE postcode area, located within Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for NE21 6LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Simpson
Winlaton and High Spen - Elected 2 May 2024
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.