NE16 3EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shield Avenue, 0.6km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Dunston Hill and Whickham East ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3EG are sourced from Output Area E00041940 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHIELD AVENUE, NE16 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIELD AVENUE, NE16 3EG.
296
45
£ 39,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE16 3EG — age 45, 85% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3EG. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE16 3EG has low crime rates — 31 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
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Herbal Inn0.7 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Bella Italia0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Mooboo0.7 km
- Shakeaholic0.7 km
- Starbucks (Lower Red Mall)0.7 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Happy Days Express0.8 km
- Maguires0.7 km
- Mondo Pizza and Grill0.5 km
- Pizza Luciano0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.8 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.5 km
- Gibside Hotel0.8 km
- Summerville Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bay Horse0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- Blaydon Rugby Club0.9 km
- O'wa The Road Limited0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.0 km
- Dunston1.8 km
- Blaydon2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clavering Road-Grosvenor Avenue0.0 km
- Clavering Road-Shield Avenue0.1 km
- Market Lane-New Fire Station0.1 km
- Market Lane-Old Fire Station0.2 km
- Market Lane-Beverley Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163EG · Data under Open Government Licence