NE17 7AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Terrace, 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 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7AQ are sourced from Output Area E00041498 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH TERRACE, NE17 7AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH TERRACE, NE17 7AQ.
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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 7AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE17 7AQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE17 7AQ. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE17 7AQ is moderate at 75 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 Premier0.9 km
- Kandola Bros0.8 km
- NIXONS NEWSAGENTS0.4 km
- Premier Express0.5 km
- Bibliotheca Magica0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chopwell Colliery Officials Club0.3 km
- Chopwell Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Phoenix Public House0.5 km
- The Central0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Bank Chopwell0.5 km
- Village Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Derwent Lotus Express0.5 km
- Tetris Pizza0.5 km
- Gary's Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Spice House0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe5.6 km
- Wylam5.8 km
- Stocksfield6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Derwent Street0.4 km
- Hall Road-West View0.4 km
- Derwent Street0.4 km
- Chopwell0.4 km
- Hall Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE177AQ · Data under Open Government Licence