Postcode NE42 5NW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Crawcrook and Greenside ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Chopwell & High Spen area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.2 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 2.1 miles away.
Chopwell & High Spen has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Chopwell & High Spen has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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 NE42 5NW.
Chopwell & High Spen near NE42 5NW 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Crawcrook and Greenside area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £309,300 |
| Flats | 8 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £129,125 |
10 year median price trend in Crawcrook and Greenside
In the NE42 5NW postcode area, located within Chopwell & High Spen, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.