NE17 7AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hall Road, 0.4km from Chopwell in Chopwell. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00041498 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALL ROAD, NE17 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALL ROAD, NE17 7AF.
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42
£ 0 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE17 7AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE17 7AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE17 7AF. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 77,000
7 sales · Mean £ 79,571
Semi-Detached
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE17 7AF is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chopwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Chopwell Premier0.8 km
- Kandola Bros0.4 km
- NIXONS NEWSAGENTS0.2 km
- Bibliotheca Magica0.3 km
- Equilibrium Arts UK0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chopwell Colliery Officials Club0.1 km
- Chopwell Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Phoenix Public House0.2 km
- The Central0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Bank Chopwell0.3 km
- Village Cafe0.3 km
- MHA Communities Gateshead West0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Derwent Lotus Express0.3 km
- Gary's Fish Bar0.8 km
- The Spice House0.3 km
- Tetris Pizza0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe5.9 km
- Wylam5.9 km
- Stocksfield7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hall Road-West View0.1 km
- Hall Farm0.1 km
- Derwent Street0.2 km
- Derwent Street0.2 km
- South Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE177AF · Data under Open Government Licence