Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE17 7DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE17 7DS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE17 7DS 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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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in NE17 7DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

NE17 7DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Chopwell in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE17 7DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00041480 (shared with 11 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 7DS. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
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.

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

Crime around NE17 7DS 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour50
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft13
Other crime12

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Chopwell Primary School

Good213 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Chopwell Premier0.5 km
  • Kandola Bros0.4 km
  • NIXONS NEWSAGENTS0.1 km
  • Premier Express0.1 km
  • Bibliotheca Magica0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chopwell Colliery Officials Club0.4 km
  • Chopwell Masonic Hall0.1 km
  • Phoenix Public House0.1 km
  • The Central0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Bank Chopwell0.0 km
  • Village Cafe0.1 km
  • MHA Communities Gateshead West0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Derwent Lotus Express0.1 km
  • Tetris Pizza0.2 km
  • Gary's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • The Spice House0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prudhoe6.1 km
  • Wylam6.2 km
  • Stocksfield7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • South Road0.1 km
  • Derwent Street0.1 km
  • South Road0.1 km
  • Derwent Street0.2 km
  • Chopwell0.2 km