NE17 7AS House Prices & Local Information

NE17 7AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Chopwell in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE17 7AS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

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