NE16 3AF House Prices & Local Information

NE16 3AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE16 3AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00170026 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.