Postcode NE39 2AB is located in a rural town, 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.7 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 3.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chopwell & High Spen has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,238 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Chopwell & High Spen has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.0% 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 NE39 2AB.
Chopwell & High Spen near NE39 2AB 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 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 | 30 | £248,995 |
| Flats | 5 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £189,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Winlaton and High Spen
In the NE39 2AB postcode area, located within Chopwell & High Spen, there are 3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.