Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NAPIER ROAD, NE16 3BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAPIER ROAD, NE16 3BS.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE16 3BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE16 3BS's 65% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

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

For families considering a move, NE16 3BS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00170026 (shared with 22 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 3BS. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE16 3BS is moderate at 66 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson15
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Swalwell Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.4 km
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Front Street Community Primary School

Outstanding433 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

Good1.3 km
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Whickham School

Good1694 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Costa (Within Next)1.0 km
  • Milligans Bakery0.9 km
  • Odeon1.0 km
  • R&M Martin & Son0.9 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.5 km
  • Travelodge Gateshead1.0 km
  • Gibside Hotel0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Toby Carvery1.0 km
  • Wetherspoons1.0 km
  • Poachers Pocket0.9 km
  • The One Eyed Stag0.9 km
  • Blaydon Rugby Club0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Ask Italian1.0 km
  • Deanos0.9 km
  • Five Guys1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Greggs (Qube)1.0 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Metrocentre1.4 km
  • Dunston2.2 km
  • Blaydon2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hexham Road - Brewery Bank0.2 km
  • Hexham Road - Sands Road0.2 km
  • Clavering Road-Napier Road0.2 km
  • Clavering Road-Brinkburn Avenue0.2 km
  • Market Lane-Millers Lane0.2 km