The NE17 7AZ postcode is in Gateshead, Gateshead postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the NE17 7AZ area, explore the NE17 7AZ Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NE17 |
| Ward | Chopwell and Rowlands Gill |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Chopwell & High Spen |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Chopwell and Rowlands Gill |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Blaydon |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7247 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / None / Service Economy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Leadgate(0.40 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Prudhoe(3.22 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(9.02 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopwell Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | NE17 7HS (0.59 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CHOPWELL PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRE(0.69 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| chopwell primary healthcare centreActiveprimary healthcare centre, south road, chopwell, newcastle upon tyne, tyne & wear | 01207561736 | NE17 7BU |
The population of NE177AZ is 294 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1075), Between 55 to 64 (1049), and Between 65 to 74 (917).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 284 people, followed by Other Black with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 70 adults have No qualifications, while 43 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (285), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (265).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (168), followed by No religion (108).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (49) followed by Routine occupations (42), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (424), and 328 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1519) and European Union EU-14 (10).