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NE39 2EU

Spen Lane

Crawcrook and Greenside

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Detailed insights for NE39 2EU

Overview

Postcode NE39 2EU is located in a rural village, within the Crawcrook and Greenside 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 Crawcrook and Greenside is £167,000 (around £186 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £126,000 and £243,750. The nearest station is Wylam, about 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Chopwell & High Spen has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.8%

Approximately 17.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chopwell & High Spen is £42,396 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE39 2EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Chopwell & High Spen near NE39 2EU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wylam located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
182
Population density
68.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.86(-9%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.24(-66%)
Other crime
5.67(+53%)
Public order
5.2(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.84(-75%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
96.7%
Other White
3
1.65%
Other Asian
2
1.1%
Indian
1
0.55%
Total population: 182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
41
25%
No qualifications
34
20.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
17.68%
Level 3 (A level)
28
17.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
12.8%
Total 16+ residents: 164

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
29
32.22%
Owns outright
24
26.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
18.89%
Social rents from council
16
17.78%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.44%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Crawcrook and Greenside

Median price: £167,000
Price per sq ft: £186
Sales (last 12 months): 151
Typical range (middle 50%): £126K – £244K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Crawcrook and Greenside area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£310,000£267
Semi-Detached37£170,000£185
Terraced74£135,000£164
Flats6£88,250£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crawcrook and Greenside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£60,000£144,000£107,000
2017£250,000£115,000£122,500£112,000
2018£248,500£80,000£167,500£110,000
2019£265,995£100,875£178,998£110,000
2020£268,995£121,500£167,500£112,500
2021£285,000£153,000£166,995£118,000
2022£314,998£91,250£187,500£125,000
2023£255,000£147,500£174,000£119,000
2024£311,000£80,000£148,000£129,000
2025£308,600£144,999£174,998£127,125
2026£310,000£102,500£173,500£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£169£144£139
2017£202£165£155£130
2018£201£144£181£135
2019£203£142£206£129
2020£215£190£197£147
2021£217£182£184£146
2022£236£169£201£151
2023£246£214£228£146
2024£257£212£194£164
2025£257£175£204£159
2026£272£225£187£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crawcrook and Greenside in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the NE39 2EU postcode area, located within Chopwell & High Spen, there are 2 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.

Nearby schools for NE39 2EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryGreenside Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimaryHigh Spen Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 2EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathleen McCartney

Crawcrook and Greenside - 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)Chopwell & High SpenE02007094
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 029AE01008196
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE39 2EU

Is NE39 2EU (Chopwell & High Spen) safe?

The area around NE39 2EU 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.

What is the average house price near NE39 2EU?

The median sale price around NE39 2EU in Crawcrook and Greenside is £167,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE39 2EU?

There are 2 schools close to NE39 2EU, including Greenside Primary School (Outstanding) and High Spen Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NE39 2EU?

NE39 2EU 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).

Who represents NE39 2EU (Chopwell & High Spen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering NE39 2EU is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathleen McCartney (Labour Party).