Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE16 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE16 3BQ.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Excelsior Academy

Requires Improvement1536 pupils1.3 km
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close

Good114 pupils1.5 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Blaydon Community Larder0.6 km
  • BP0.4 km
  • SMK Retailer Limited0.7 km
  • The Range0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
  • Travelodge Gateshead0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.9 km
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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