Nelson Terrace Chopwell, Gateshead
16 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE17), about 70 m long. USRN 14911140.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £67,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 6.2 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chopwell Primary Healthcare Centre, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £59,500 | £45,000 | £74,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £76,000 | £76,000 | £76,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £61,500 | £58,000 | £65,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £46,500 | £46,500 | £46,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £33,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £80,975 | £79,950 | £82,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £79,950 | £79,950 | £79,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £33,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026 | 13 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £67,500 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | 3 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2020 | 1 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £69,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 5 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2019 | 9 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2016 | 15 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £76,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2013 | 13 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £58,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2013 | 5 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2012 | 21 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2011 | 7 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 28 May 2010 | 13 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £46,500 | |
| 21 Jul 2009 | 17 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £33,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2006 | 3 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 5 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £79,950 | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 3 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £79,950 | |
| 17 Mar 2004 | 21 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £33,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2003 | 15 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2003 | 19 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £36,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 5 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £29,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 7 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £19,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 19 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £14,000 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 3 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £22,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | 3 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £10,000 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 23 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £8,000 | |
| 24 May 1995 | 9 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £11,500 | |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 13 NE17 7JR | Terraced | £25,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (7); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Chopwell public house, Chopwell: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 128 m and 132 m above sea level (129 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE17 7JP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE17 7JR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE17 7JS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Prudhoe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Wylam 111,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Stocksfield 52,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Road-Chopwell Farm | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Consett Bus Station Stand J | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chopwell Primary Healthcare Centre | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest G H Furness LTD | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Mccoull Clinic | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Prudhoe Hospital Team C | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary - Consett Police Station | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Chopwell, Chopwell Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.3 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chopwell Park 6.4 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,780 m² | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tongue Burns Plantation | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Milkwellburn Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Coltpark Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Currock Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Summerson's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Lintzhall Dene | Valley | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.7 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 16 |
5 of the street's 16 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 | 170 m | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead School Catering at Chopwell Primary School NE17 7HS | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Chopwell Community Centre NE17 7HS | Other catering premises | 170 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| CHOPWELL BRANCH LIBRARY NE17 7HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Gary's Fish Bar NE17 7ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Chopwell Premier NE17 7ER | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| The Bank Chopwell NE17 7HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Amira Tandoori NE17 7HX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Ollie & Luca’s NE17 7HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lotus Express NE17 7HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Bolton’s Bungalows Lounge NE17 7EP | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| NIXONS NEWSAGENTS NE17 7HX | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2024 |
| The Food Father Restaurant NE17 7AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Central NE17 7AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near William Street (17); On or near Burnwood Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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 7JS: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- NE17 7JP: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- NE17 7JR: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Nelson Terrace · Frederick Street · Lesbury Terrace · Hillford Terrace · Scott Terrace · Beaconsfield Terrace · Disraeli Terrace · Elizabeth Street · Joseph Terrace · William Street · Balfour Terrace · Havelock Terrace
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.