NE39 — ROWLANDS GILL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE39

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE39 is £229,189, which is 13% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE39 cost 20.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE39 have risen 6.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£374,192	120
Semi-detached	£196,924	122
Terraced	£123,413	126
Flat	£181,625	8
All types	£229,189	387

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE39

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE39 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE39

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE39 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
High Spen Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Highfield Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE39 are 303.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

303.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE39 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE39 — ROWLANDS GILL

Area Summary

NE39 (ROWLANDS GILL) offers affordable property prices (£229,189, 20% below national average), low crime (87% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (303 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE39?

The average house price in NE39 (ROWLANDS GILL) is £229,189, based on 387 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.2% over the past year.

Is NE39 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE39 is significantly below the national average (10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE39?

There are 4 schools in or near NE39. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE39?

Council tax in NE39 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE39?

The average broadband download speed in NE39 is 303 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE39 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in NE39 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 202,760.