Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

TAY STREET, NE17 7DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAY STREET, NE17 7DG.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE17 7DG 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.

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Area Character

NE17 7DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

NE17 7DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tay Street, 0.6km from Chopwell in Chopwell. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £62k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00041503 (shared with 3 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 7DG. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 62,500

3 sales · Mean £ 61,833

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

Crime around NE17 7DG is moderate at 82 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson13
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 Premier0.7 km
  • Kandola Bros0.0 km
  • NIXONS NEWSAGENTS0.4 km
  • Premier Express0.3 km
  • Bibliotheca Magica0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chopwell Colliery Officials Club0.5 km
  • Chopwell Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.3 km
  • The Central0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Bank Chopwell0.4 km
  • Village Cafe0.4 km
  • MHA Communities Gateshead West0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Derwent Lotus Express0.4 km
  • Tetris Pizza0.2 km
  • Gary's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • The Spice House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam6.2 km
  • Prudhoe6.3 km
  • Stocksfield7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • South Road-Mersey Street0.1 km
  • South Road-Mersey Street0.1 km
  • Chopwell Primary School0.1 km
  • South Road0.2 km
  • South Road0.2 km