NE62 — CHOPPINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE62

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE62 is £143,644, which is 46% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE62 cost 49.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE62 have fallen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£243,404	100
Semi-detached	£139,823	268
Terraced	£101,833	119
Flat	£49,713	40
All types	£143,644	536

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE62

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

With 24.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE62 has a crime rate well 69% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in NE62

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE62 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Stakeford Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Choppington Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Mowbray Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ringway Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Cleaswell Hill School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE62 are 363.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

363.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE62 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/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

NE62 — CHOPPINGTON

Area Summary

NE62 (CHOPPINGTON) offers affordable property prices (£143,644, 50% below national average), low crime (69% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (363 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE61

MORPETH

£300K

▲ 6.2% YoY

NE63

ASHINGTON

£163K

▲ 7.8% YoY

NE64

NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA

£133K

▲ 6.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE62?

The average house price in NE62 (CHOPPINGTON) is £143,644, based on 536 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 50% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.4% over the past year.

Is NE62 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE62 is significantly below the national average (24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE62?

There are 5 schools in or near NE62. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE62?

Council tax in NE62 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE62?

The average broadband download speed in NE62 is 363 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE62 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE62 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.