Postcode NE39 2DP is located in a rural town, within the Winlaton and High Spen area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Chopwell & High Spen area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chopwell & High Spen is £42,396 per year. The median sale price in Winlaton and High Spen is £160,000 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £126,250 and £210,000. The nearest station is Wylam, about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chopwell & High Spen has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,895 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Chopwell & High Spen has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 2DP.
Chopwell & High Spen near NE39 2DP 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £189 per square foot) in Winlaton and High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £262,750 | £227 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £170,000 | £198 |
| Terraced | 37 | £122,000 | £156 |
| Flats | 3 | £89,950 | £131 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181,500 | £62,000 | £129,225 | £89,475 |
| 2017 | £244,000 | £69,000 | £140,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £317,950 | £67,000 | £140,000 | £121,995 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £76,000 | £147,000 | £91,000 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £79,975 | £150,000 | £117,000 |
| 2021 | £247,995 | £76,500 | £165,000 | £118,000 |
| 2022 | £259,495 | £60,000 | £175,000 | £138,000 |
| 2023 | £258,995 | £60,100 | £170,000 | £135,500 |
| 2024 | £252,995 | £64,000 | £173,000 | £115,500 |
| 2025 | £249,498 | £53,750 | £180,000 | £129,995 |
| 2026 | £267,500 | £89,950 | £180,000 | £121,050 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £77 | £141 | £122 |
| 2017 | £191 | £121 | £144 | £125 |
| 2018 | £195 | £113 | £156 | £151 |
| 2019 | £182 | £128 | £167 | £115 |
| 2020 | £191 | £120 | £162 | £133 |
| 2021 | £208 | £117 | £183 | £137 |
| 2022 | £225 | £123 | £191 | £162 |
| 2023 | £229 | £129 | £183 | £152 |
| 2024 | £223 | £120 | £181 | £142 |
| 2025 | £216 | £112 | £198 | £164 |
| 2026 | £205 | £131 | £206 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE39 2DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | 6, Bute Drive, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2DP | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 4, Robert Terrace, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £120,100 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 8, Robert Terrace, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 4, Johnson Terrace, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2BB | Terraced | Freehold | £72,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 14, Bute Road North, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AR | Terraced | Freehold | £147,000 |
In the NE39 2DP postcode area, located within Chopwell & High Spen, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | High Spen Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2012. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE39 2DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sunlea Store | Hookergate Lane, Gateshead, NE39 2BE | Walking directions to Sunlea Store |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE39 2DP, 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
The area around NE39 2DP records about 35 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other crime.
The median sale price around NE39 2DP in Winlaton and High Spen is £160,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NE39 2DP, including High Spen Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE39 2DP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering NE39 2DP is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Simpson (Labour Party).