NE16 3AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodhouse Mews, 0.1km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE16 3AH has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00170027 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHOUSE MEWS, NE16 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHOUSE MEWS, NE16 3AH.
227
39
£ 39,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 39, NE16 3AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £122k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3AH. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 119,950
21 sales · Mean £ 118,592
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE16 3AH is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swalwell Primary School
Front Street Community Primary School
Whickham School
Fellside Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Milligans Bakery0.8 km
- R&M Martin & Son0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Whickham News0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.9 km
- Gibside Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Chase Park Pavilion1.0 km
- Deanos0.8 km
- Oli and Joes1.0 km
- Orangery Cafe0.7 km
- Pic-Nics0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Whickham Tandoori1.0 km
- Happy Days Express0.1 km
- Maguires0.2 km
- Mondo Pizza and Grill0.2 km
- Pizza Luciano0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Swalwell Junior Football Club0.9 km
- The Dog House1.0 km
- The One Eyed Stag0.7 km
- The Sun Inn0.4 km
- Blaydon Rugby Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.7 km
- Blaydon2.3 km
- Dunston2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Swalwell Bank-Clavering Road0.0 km
- Swalwell Bank-Clavering Road0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Whickham Bank0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Crawley Road0.1 km
- Ruskin Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163AH · Data under Open Government Licence