Town Pop. 1,709

Living in Chopwell: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chopwell is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Chopwell most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the NE17 postcode district, Chopwell scores lowest. The NE17 district averages 43/100, putting Chopwell 10 points below its own postcode area. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE17 postcode district.

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Chopwell scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NE17 7AA NE17 9AH NE17

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
17
166.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 90 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Shoplifting 23 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 70 crimes
  2. 2 Tay Street 50 crimes
  3. 3 South Road 48 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 3.701 · PM2.5 4.978 · PM10 7.694 µg/m³
81
Green Space 42
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Chopwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary8.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital9.1 mi
Hexham General Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,259 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.3%
available across Gateshead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
9
Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed4.7%Retired22.1%Student3.3%Other inactive21.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.2%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary38.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership54.2%
Among the most-deprived 6% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Gateshead · 2026-27
A £1,811
B £2,112
C £2,414
D £2,716
E £3,320
F £3,923
G £4,527
H £5,432
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Prudhoe 3.9 mi
Wylam 4 mi
Stocksfield 4.5 mi
J65 A1(M) 9.9 mi
J65 A1(M) 10.3 mi
J63 A1(M) 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £62,000 21
Terraced £59,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£52k £102k £153k £202k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Blackhall Mill 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley Mill 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ebchester 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Medomsley 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Gill 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Burnopfield 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Crawcrook and Greenside 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Prudhoe 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dipton 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hobson 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chopwell a nice place to live?

Chopwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chopwell is 33/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chopwell?

Crime levels in Chopwell are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 17/100. There were 284 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chopwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Chopwell is Chopwell Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chopwell in total.

What are house prices like in Chopwell?

The current median house price in Chopwell is £62,000, around 78% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £59,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Chopwell

NE17 43 ⇄

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