NE17 7DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Road, 0.2km from Chopwell in Chopwell. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE17 7DP represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 7DP are sourced from Output Area E00041502 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH ROAD, NE17 7DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROAD, NE17 7DP.
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44
£ 0 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE17 7DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE17 7DP is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE17 7DP. The average age is 44.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE17 7DP is moderate at 73 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 Premier0.5 km
- Kandola Bros0.4 km
- NIXONS NEWSAGENTS0.1 km
- Premier Express0.1 km
- Bibliotheca Magica0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chopwell Colliery Officials Club0.3 km
- Chopwell Masonic Hall0.1 km
- Phoenix Public House0.1 km
- The Central0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Bank Chopwell0.0 km
- Village Cafe0.1 km
- MHA Communities Gateshead West0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Derwent Lotus Express0.0 km
- Tetris Pizza0.2 km
- Gary's Fish Bar0.5 km
- The Spice House0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe6.1 km
- Wylam6.2 km
- Stocksfield7.2 km
Bus Stops
- South Road0.0 km
- Derwent Street0.1 km
- Derwent Street0.1 km
- South Road0.1 km
- Chopwell0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE177DP · Data under Open Government Licence