NE16 3BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Bates Houses in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE16 3BQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00041460 (shared with 270 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE16 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE16 3BQ.
422
43
£ 36,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE16 3BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE16 3BQ — age 43, 83% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3BQ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE16 3BQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Excelsior Academy
Blaydon West Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Bridgewater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Blaydon Community Larder0.6 km
- BP0.4 km
- SMK Retailer Limited0.7 km
- The Range0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Curtain Superstore Blaydon Limited0.5 km
- TGI Fridays0.7 km
- Sambuca Metro Ltd0.7 km
- Sound Inc Studios0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
- Travelodge Gateshead0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Derwent Crossing0.4 km
- The Skiff Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon1.2 km
- Metrocentre2.1 km
- Dunston3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Derwenthaugh Road-Bridge-W0.3 km
- Derwenthaugh Road-Bridge0.3 km
- Chainbridge Road-Scotswood Bridge0.4 km
- Chainbridge Road-Business Park0.4 km
- Derwenthaugh Road-Marina0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163BQ · Data under Open Government Licence