Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE17 7AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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

241

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Avg Age

46

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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 7AR — age 46, 88% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NE17 7AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from High Spen in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE17 7AR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7AR 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 7AR. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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High Spen Primary School

Good203 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Garesfield Golf Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam4.8 km
  • Prudhoe5.3 km
  • Blaydon7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Horsegate Bank0.1 km
  • Horsegate Bank0.2 km