NE39 is a postcode district in Gateshead, North East, covering 307 active and 58 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE39 (16%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (15%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE39 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NE39 are around £150k, down 34.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE39 at 202 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE39 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NE39 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE39 postcode area.
8,487
46
£ 40,750 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
NE39 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £150k. Property prices are trending down 34.6% year-on-year.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
High Spen Primary School
Highfield Community Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier Stores
- Field House Farm Butchers
- Sunlea Store
- The Chop Shop
- Kandola Bros
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bute Arms
- Highfield Social Club
- Railway Tavern
- Spen And District Social Club
- Vale of Derwent Social Club
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brizzolari's
- Dilly Dilly's
- Get Up And Go
- Kingy's Cakes
- Living at Home @ High Spen Primary School
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- High Spen Take Away
- Maguires Fish & Chip Shop
- Mama Rosa
- Suhana's Fusion
- Sunday Lunch Takeaway @ Maguires
- + 1 more
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Area Profile: NE39 · Data under Open Government Licence