Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

MILL RACE CLOSE, NE17 7DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL RACE CLOSE, NE17 7DT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

236

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE17 7DT 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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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE17 7DT spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £175k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 20.7% year-on-year.

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

NE17 7DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Race Close, 0.1km from Blackhall Mill in Blackhall Mill. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE17 7DT are sourced from Output Area E00041481 (shared with 8 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 7DT. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 172,500

2 sales · Mean £ 172,500

Semi-Detached

£ 132,500

2 sales · Mean £ 132,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NE17 7DT has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Chopwell Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hamsterley Colliery Post Office0.3 km
  • Chopwell Premier0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Flipped Burger Co.0.3 km
  • Gary's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Riverview Bakery0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Santonios0.3 km
  • MHA Communities Gateshead West0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prudhoe7.3 km
  • Wylam7.6 km
  • Stocksfield7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackhall Mill Mill Race0.1 km
  • Dene Court0.3 km
  • Bank Top0.3 km
  • Chopwell Road - Connolly Terrace0.4 km
  • Chopwell Road - Connolly Terrace0.4 km