Mill Road Chopwell, Gateshead
47 addresses across 4 postcodes (NE17), about 680 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 14921730.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 17, E: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 83 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 39 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakfields Health Group, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2018 | MILL COTTAGE NE17 7JU | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2006 | GLENDENE NE17 7JU | Detached | £260,000 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19); Bungalow, semi-detached (7); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (17); 1950-1966 (10). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (social) (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Gateshead in 2026-27: Band D £2,716 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,811 | £2,112 | £2,414 | £2,716 | £3,319 | £3,923 | £4,526 | £5,432 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE17 7ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE17 7ES | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE17 7EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE17 7JU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 47 addresses are between 83 m and 121 m above sea level (103 m on average); the ground rises about 39 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE17 7ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE17 7ET | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE17 7EU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE17 7JU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Prudhoe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Wylam 111,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Stocksfield 52,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Road-West Crescent Blackhall Mill | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Consett Bus Station Stand J | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakfields Health Group | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest G H Furness LTD | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Corbridge Road (Dental Surgery) | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Prudhoe Hospital Team C | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary - Consett Police Station | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Chopwell, Chopwell Cashzone | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.3 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,000 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Derwentcote steel cementation furnace, iron finery forge and drift coal mine, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Derwentcote steel cementation furnace, iron finery forge and drift coal mine | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tongue Burns Plantation | Wood | 190 m east |
| Coltpark Wood | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Pickle Bank Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Rye Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Summerson's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Lintzhall Dene | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 47 |
39 of the street's 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gateshead: see them on the Gateshead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopwell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton’s Bungalows Lounge NE17 7EP | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gary's Fish Bar NE17 7ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Chopwell Premier NE17 7ER | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Valley Dene (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE17 7ET: 20 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- NE17 7ES: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- NE17 7EU: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- NE17 7JU: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
East Terrace · West Crescent · Valley Dene · Runnymede Gardens · Mill Road · George Close · Winifred Gardens · Boltons Bungalows · Peartree Bungalows
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.