NE16 3DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE16 3DE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00170026 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE16 3DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE16 3DE.
303
40
£ 39,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE16 3DE 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.
Area Character
NE16 3DE is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3DE. 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
Economic Activity
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 3DE is moderate at 64 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Whickham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- MFG Swalwell0.2 km
- Elliots1.0 km
- Milligans Bakery1.0 km
- R&M Martin & Son1.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.6 km
- Travelodge Gateshead1.0 km
- Gibside Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Asda (Cafe)0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Ikea0.9 km
- Pic-Nics0.6 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.2 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Happy Days Express0.3 km
- Maguires0.2 km
- Mondo Pizza and Grill0.3 km
- Pizza Luciano0.0 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The One Eyed Stag1.0 km
- Derwent Crossing0.8 km
- The Skiff Inn0.9 km
- The Sun Inn0.1 km
- Blaydon Rugby Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.5 km
- Blaydon2.2 km
- Dunston2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hexham Road - Sands Road0.1 km
- Hexham Road - Brewery Bank0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Crawley Road0.2 km
- Clavering Road-Brinkburn Avenue0.3 km
- Clavering Road-Napier Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163DE · Data under Open Government Licence