NE16 3EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Lane, 0.6km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE16 3EF represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3EF are sourced from Output Area E00041942 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET LANE, NE16 3EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET LANE, NE16 3EF.
259
42
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE16 3EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE16 3EF is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3EF. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE16 3EF has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
35 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Costa (Within Next)0.7 km
- ESSO1.0 km
- Milligans Bakery0.8 km
- Odeon0.7 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.5 km
- Summerville Guest House0.8 km
- Gibside Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bay Horse0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- Poachers Pocket0.5 km
- The Dog House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Ask Italian0.7 km
- Chase Park Pavilion0.9 km
- Deanos0.8 km
- Five Guys0.7 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Greggs (Qube)0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.0 km
- Dunston1.8 km
- Blaydon2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clavering Road-Grosvenor Avenue0.1 km
- Market Lane-New Fire Station0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Shield Avenue0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Community Centre0.2 km
- Clavering Road-Colbeck Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163EF · Data under Open Government Licence