Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

WOODHOUSE MEWS, NE16 3AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHOUSE MEWS, NE16 3AH.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson21
Shoplifting20
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Swalwell Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.5 km
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Front Street Community Primary School

Outstanding433 pupils0.6 km
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Whickham School

Good1694 pupils1.2 km
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Fellside Community Primary School

Good235 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.9 km
  • Gibside Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.5 km
fastfood

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
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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