NE17 postcode: what it's like to live there
The NE17 district covers Chopwell, Consett, Corbridge. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in NE17
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from NE17 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Newcastle: 47 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in NE17
- Chopwell Primary School · NE17 7HS · Good (2022) · Bottom 38% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Prudhoe Community High School · NE42 5LJ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 46% in England
- Consett Academy · DH8 6LZ · Good (2023) · Bottom 40% in England
- Thorp Academy · NE40 3AH · Remains Good (2024) · Top 36% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon · NE21 4BQ · Good (2023) · Top 21% in England
- Tanfield School · DH9 8AY · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 16% in England
- Whickham School · NE16 5AR · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 23% in England
GP surgeries in NE17
- Chopwell Primary Healthcare Centre · NE17 7BU
- Oakfields Health Group · NE17 7SB
Neighbourhoods in NE17
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of NE17 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopwell & High Spen | 72% | £128k | Average | 9 min |
| Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley | 25% | £175k | Very low | 12 min |
| Stocksfield, Riding Mill & Corbridge | 2% | £470k | Low | 19 min |
Questions
Where is the NE17 postcode?
NE17 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Chopwell, Consett, Corbridge, with 169 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in NE17?
The typical home price across NE17's neighbourhoods is £128k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in NE17?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a NE17 postcode.
How long is the commute from NE17?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Newcastle 47 minutes.