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NE39 1QB

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Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

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Detailed insights for NE39 1QB

Overview

Postcode NE39 1QB 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 Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh is £50,521 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh is £50,521 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from NE39 1QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh near NE39 1QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE39 1QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miDerwent Park (Rowlands Gill)MediumWalking directions to Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill)

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
808 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
17.94(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.71(-42%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.21(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.22(-28%)
Public order
2.99(-63%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
99.21%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.4%
Other White
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
34.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
25.22%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.85%
Apprenticeship
20
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
41.72%
Social rents from council
36
23.84%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.26%
Shared ownership
7
4.64%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

Median price£136,500
Price per sq ft£181
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£92K – £211K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 (about £181 per square foot) in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£249,995£246
Semi-Detached25£190,000£203
Flats3£160,000£265
Terraced49£92,500£111

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£136,500£75,000
2017£285,000£120,000£140,000£75,000
2018£247,500£98,975£164,975£78,000
2019£238,000£104,000£195,000£80,000
2020£243,750£145,000£75,000
2021£291,500£80,000£187,000£78,000
2022£178,000£90,500£165,000£77,750
2023£225,995£110,000£149,998£74,125
2024£203,500£112,500£164,995£85,000
2025£275,000£125,000£180,495£80,000
2026£227,500£160,000£200,000£100,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£164£87
2017£201£190£157£89
2018£221£124£178£97
2019£226£142£171£94
2020£209£155£90
2021£195£110£192£97
2022£205£114£196£106
2023£233£150£194£87
2024£236£105£214£102
2025£235£211£206£101
2026£251£265£203£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chopwell and Rowlands Gill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE39 1QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE39 1QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jan 202623, Burnopfield Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1QQTerracedFreehold£125,000
28 Oct 202511, Burnopfield Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1QQTerracedFreehold£90,000
22 Aug 202511, Burnopfield Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1QQTerracedFreehold£80,000
13 Oct 2025The Hawthorns, Station Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1JPDetachedFreehold£435,000
27 Aug 2025Ingleholme, Station Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1JPTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the NE39 1QB postcode area, located within Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE39 1QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryRowlands Gill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHighfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, HighfieldVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE39 1QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE39 1QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisStation Road, Gateshead, NE39 1PZWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miTesco Express1 Station Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1PYWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE39 1QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Joe Park

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Twist

Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaydon and ConsettE14001106
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rowlands Gill & LockhaughE02001703
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 022AE01008184
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE39 1QB

Is NE39 1QB (Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh) safe?

The area around NE39 1QB records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE39 1QB?

The median sale price around NE39 1QB in Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh is £136,500 (about £181 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE39 1QB?

There are 3 schools close to NE39 1QB, including Rowlands Gill Community Primary School (Good), Highfield Community Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE39 1QB?

NE39 1QB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,795 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE39 1QB (Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering NE39 1QB is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamie Joe Park (Labour Party).