NE17 7BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River View, 0.3km from Blackhall Mill in Blackhall Mill. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00041482 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVER VIEW, NE17 7BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER VIEW, NE17 7BF.
271
47
£ 0 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE17 7BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE17 7BF's 60% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE17 7BF. The average age is 46.6. 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
Flat
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NE17 7BF has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chopwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hamsterley Colliery Post Office0.4 km
- Chopwell Premier1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Flipped Burger Co.0.5 km
- Gary's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Riverview Bakery0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Santonios0.5 km
- MHA Communities Gateshead West0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe7.4 km
- Wylam7.7 km
- Stocksfield8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chopwell Road - Connolly Terrace0.1 km
- Chopwell Road - Connolly Terrace0.1 km
- Bank Top0.3 km
- Bank Top0.3 km
- Blackhall Mill Mill Race0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE177BF · Data under Open Government Licence