Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE17 7AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE17 7AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (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
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE17 7AW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, NE17 7AW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 7AW 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 7AW. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NE17 7AW has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

school Local Schools

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High Spen Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Chopwell Primary School

Good213 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Kandola Bros0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chopwell Colliery Officials Club1.0 km
  • Garesfield Golf Club0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Tetris Pizza0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam5.5 km
  • Prudhoe6.0 km
  • Blaydon7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Derwent View0.2 km
  • Derwent View0.3 km