Living in NE17, Gateshead
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE17 in Gateshead. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Gateshead: £158,254, up 7.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE17
142 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £73,000 and a range from £33,000 to £310,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 GILL WAY, NE17 7BN | semi-detached | £155,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 43 PEAR TREE TERRACE, NE17 7EU | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 32 BLYTH STREET, NE17 7BX | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 69 VALLEY DENE, NE17 7EZ | detached | £168,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 29 BEECH GROVE, NE17 7TD | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 11 TYNE STREET, NE17 7BP | terraced | £71,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
4 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopwell Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Ebchester CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| High Spen Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.8 mi |
4 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 16.1% |
| Professional occupations | 14.0% |
| Skilled trades | 13.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
43 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE17 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Gateshead's figures.
Common questions about NE17
What is the average house price in NE17?
The average sold price in Gateshead is £158,254 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE17?
Prices in Gateshead are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE17?
The median of 142 recorded sales around central NE17 in the last 2 years is £73,000, ranging from £33,000 to £310,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE17?
4 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE17, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE17?
43 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE17 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is NE17 at risk of flooding?
Central NE17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £73,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 43 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE17 safe?
43 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE17 or NE39, NE17 or NE42, NE17 or DH8.
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