Postcode NE39 2EU is located in a rural village, within the Crawcrook and Greenside ward 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 nearest station is Wylam, about 2.5 miles away. There are 2 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 the United Kingdom, 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 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.
The average income per household in Chopwell & High Spen is £42,396 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE39 2EU.
Chopwell & High Spen near NE39 2EU 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Crawcrook and Greenside area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £305,750 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £172,500 | £205 |
| Terraced | 65 | £134,000 | £163 |
| Flats | 7 | £102,500 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £305,050 | £144,999 | £175,000 | £126,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £102,500 | £175,000 | £136,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £262 | £175 | £206 | £158 |
| 2026 | £276 | £174 | £163 | £171 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the NE39 2EU postcode area, located within Chopwell & High Spen, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Greenside Primary School | Community school | Outstanding | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | High Spen Primary School | Community school | Good |
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 2EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathleen McCartney
Crawcrook and Greenside - Elected 2 May 2024
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE39 2EU in Chopwell & High Spen is £175,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to NE39 2EU, including Greenside Primary School (Outstanding) and High Spen Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
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).
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).