NE17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

NE17 is a postcode district in Gateshead, North East, covering 166 active and 32 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NE17 (22%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE17 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NE17 are around £67k, down 35.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE17 at 337 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.