Is NE17 7AP a safe place to live?

Yes, NE17 7AP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 29 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NE17 7AP?

The population for the NE17 7AP area is approximately 241 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE17 7AP House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

241

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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6/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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5/10

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1/10

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9/10

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10/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE17 7AP — age 46, 88% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE17 7AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from High Spen in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00041476 (shared with 22 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 7AP. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NE17 7AP has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3

Violence and sexual offences3

Public order1

school Local Schools

High Spen Primary School

Good203 pupils1.3 km

Chopwell Primary School

Good213 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Garesfield Golf Club0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wylam5.1 km
Prudhoe5.5 km
Blaydon7.2 km

Bus Stops

Horsegate Bank0.0 km
Horsegate Bank0.1 km