Postcode NE39 2HQ 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 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chopwell & High Spen is £34,300 per year. The nearest station is Wylam located about 3.1 miles away. There are 1 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.4% 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 of residents in Chopwell & High Spen is £34,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE39 2HQ.
Chopwell & High Spen near NE39 2HQ 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 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 | 34 | £249,995 |
| Flats | 6 | £53,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £188,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Winlaton and High Spen
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE39 2HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunlea Store | Hookergate Lane, Gateshead, NE39 2BE | Walking directions to Sunlea Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.