NE17 7AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bowsers Hole, 1.0km from Leadgate in Chopwell. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE17 7AY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00190012 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWSERS HOLE, NE17 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWSERS HOLE, NE17 7AY.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE17 7AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 52% social renting, NE17 7AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE17 7AY. The average age is 52.3. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 124,500
1 sales · Mean £ 124,500
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Northumbria Gliding Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe4.7 km
- Stocksfield5.3 km
- Wylam5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NE177AY · Data under Open Government Licence