NE17 7DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East Street, 0.8km from Chopwell in Chopwell. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £68k, 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 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00041505 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST STREET, NE17 7DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, NE17 7DN.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE17 7DN 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
NE17 7DN is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE17 7DN. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 75,000
3 sales · Mean £ 73,333
Terraced
£ 64,000
4 sales · Mean £ 64,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE17 7DN has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Chopwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Chopwell Premier0.8 km
- Kandola Bros0.2 km
- NIXONS NEWSAGENTS0.6 km
- Premier Express0.5 km
- Bibliotheca Magica0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chopwell Colliery Officials Club0.7 km
- Chopwell Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Phoenix Public House0.5 km
- The Central0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Bank Chopwell0.6 km
- Village Cafe0.6 km
- MHA Communities Gateshead West0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Derwent Lotus Express0.6 km
- Tetris Pizza0.5 km
- Gary's Fish Bar0.8 km
- The Spice House0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylam6.3 km
- Prudhoe6.5 km
- Stocksfield7.8 km
Bus Stops
- South Road0.0 km
- South Road-Mersey Street0.3 km
- South Road-Mersey Street0.3 km
- Chopwell Primary School0.3 km
- South Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE177DN · Data under Open Government Licence