Postcode NE39 2LE is located in a rural town, within the Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh is £50,521 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh is £50,521 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE39 2LE.
Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh near NE39 2LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £130,784 in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £249,250 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 56 | £79,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
In the NE39 2LE postcode area, located within Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE39 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Highfield Superstore | 1 Smailes Lane, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2LS | Walking directions to Highfield Superstore |
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.