Whinney Leas, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7JX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE17 7JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	52.4%	1.7%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	49.3%	47.6%	-1.7%	49.0%	-1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.5%	27.5%	1.0%	37.9%	-10.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.4%	45.8%	-4.6%	44.2%	1.6%
Separated	0.7%	2%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	6.7%	9.6%	2.9%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	15.7%	15.1%	-0.6%	6.1%	9.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	24.7%	31.6%	6.9%	48.4%	-16.8%
Good health	32%	28.9%	-3.1%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	23%	24.5%	1.5%	12.7%	11.8%
Bad health	15.3%	10.5%	-4.8%	4.0%	6.5%
Very bad health	5%	4.4%	-0.6%	1.2%	3.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.9%	27.2%	-12.7%	18.2%	9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	11.3%	-1.4%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	13.2%	-3.2%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	8.6%	3.4%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.6%	16.7%	11.1%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	18.7%	3.8%	33.8%	-15.1%
Other	5.2%	4.3%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
White	100%	98.3%	-1.7%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.3%	96.9%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.7%
Africa	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	96.9%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	16.8%	13.5%	3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.7%	37.2%	-0.5%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Whinney Leas Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whinney Leas was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whinney Leas has the 8th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 76th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE17 7JX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whinney Leas are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whinney Leas, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7JX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE17 7JX

Average Price
£327,347

Semi-Detached
£148,488

Terraced
£220,121

Detached
£422,709

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whinney Leas

Average Price
£332,436

Semi-Detached
£151,349

Terraced
£223,098

Detached
£429,243

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whinney LeasStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Oak Villa Whinney Leas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2020-02-28	£489,713
Lyncroft Whinney Leas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2011-10-14	£151,349
Northacres Whinney Leas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2004-07-28	£297,885
2 Whinney Leas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£119,950	2004-03-05	£223,098
Whinney Leas Cottage Whinney Leas, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	1998-10-08	£500,131

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE17 7JX

Employment

NE17 7JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE17 7JX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	58
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	11
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	11
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Manufacturing	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1
Transport and storage	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chopwell Primary School Derwent Street , Chopwell NE17 7HS	3out of 4	547 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ebchester CofE Primary School Shaw Lane , Ebchester DH8 0QB	3out of 4	2,848 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
High Spen Primary School Hugar Road , High Spen NE39 2BQ	3out of 4	3,285 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School Manor Road , Medomsley DH8 6QN	- not rated	3,703 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Whittonstall First School Whittonstall , DH8 9JN	3out of 4	4,444 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ	3out of 4	5,330 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY	- not rated	4,900 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
MHA Communities Gateshead West	Community Lounge, Boltons Bungalows	485 yd
The Bank Chopwell	21 Derwent Street	726 yd
Village Cafe	36 Derwent Street	731 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red House Micro Pub	1 Millfield Terrace	511 yd
Chopwell Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, Derwent Street	607 yd
The Central	The Central Club, Derwent Street	809 yd
Phoenix Public House	South Road	853 yd
Chopwell Colliery Officials Club	Ramsay Road	1,016 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gary's Fish Bar	4 The Green	363 yd
The Spice House	38 Derwent Street	731 yd
Lotus Express	15 Derwent Street	740 yd
Tetris Pizza	1A-2A Blyth Street	930 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	Derwent Street		476 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chopwell Primary School CHOPWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOPWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL DERWENT STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	475 yd
Chopwell Park MARX TERRACE	grass pitches, tennis courts	802 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	58 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74.19 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.19 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.