Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DERWENT VIEW, NE17 7AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT VIEW, NE17 7AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

241

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE17 7AN — age 46, 88% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 53.6% year-on-year.

home £276,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE17 7AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Derwent View, 1.0km from Chopwell in Gateshead. 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 53.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7AN are sourced from Output Area E00041476 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE17 7AN. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Detached

£ 377,000

1 sales · Mean £ 377,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE17 7AN has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Chopwell Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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High Spen Primary School

Good203 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Kandola Bros0.7 km
  • NIXONS NEWSAGENTS0.8 km
  • Bibliotheca Magica0.9 km
  • Equilibrium Arts UK0.9 km
  • Premier Express0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Chopwell Colliery Officials Club0.7 km
  • Chopwell Masonic Hall1.0 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.8 km
  • The Central0.8 km
  • Garesfield Golf Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Bank Chopwell0.9 km
  • Village Cafe0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Derwent Lotus Express0.9 km
  • The Spice House0.9 km
  • Tetris Pizza0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam5.6 km
  • Prudhoe5.9 km
  • Stocksfield7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Derwent View0.0 km
  • Derwent View0.1 km