Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

WEST FARM DRIVE, NE17 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST FARM DRIVE, NE17 7BJ.

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Population

429

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE17 7BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NE17 7BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 25.2% year-on-year.

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

NE17 7BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Farm Drive, 0.5km from Chopwell in Chopwell. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE17 7BJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 25.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00041498 (shared with 23 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 7BJ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 212,500

2 sales · Mean £ 212,500

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

5 sales · Mean £ 182,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE17 7BJ is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Chopwell Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Chopwell Premier0.9 km
  • Kandola Bros0.4 km
  • NIXONS NEWSAGENTS0.3 km
  • Bibliotheca Magica0.4 km
  • Equilibrium Arts UK0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Chopwell Colliery Officials Club0.2 km
  • Chopwell Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.3 km
  • The Central0.3 km
  • Garesfield Golf Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Bank Chopwell0.4 km
  • Village Cafe0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Derwent Lotus Express0.4 km
  • Gary's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • The Spice House0.4 km
  • Tetris Pizza0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam5.9 km
  • Prudhoe5.9 km
  • Stocksfield7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hall Farm0.0 km
  • Hall Road-West View0.1 km
  • Derwent Street0.3 km
  • South Road0.3 km
  • Derwent Street0.3 km