Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

BEVERLEY DRIVE, NE16 3EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVERLEY DRIVE, NE16 3EH.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NE16 3EH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

NE16 3EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beverley Drive, 0.4km from Beechgrove in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Dunston Hill and Whickham East ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE16 3EH represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £228k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3EH are sourced from Output Area E00041943 (shared with 6 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 3EH. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

4 sales · Mean £ 203,250

Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NE16 3EH is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting83
Violence and sexual offences38
Other theft12
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Swalwell Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.5 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

Good0.8 km
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Dunston Hill Community Primary School

Good433 pupils1.3 km
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Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School

Good892 pupils1.3 km
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Washingwell Community Primary School

Good179 pupils1.4 km
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Whickham School

Good1694 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Herbal Inn0.7 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Superdrug Stores0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • MFG Swalwell1.0 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Bella Italia0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Mooboo0.7 km
  • Shakeaholic0.7 km
  • Starbucks (Lower Red Mall)0.7 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Maguires1.0 km
  • Mondo Pizza and Grill0.7 km
  • Pizza Luciano0.9 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.7 km
  • Gibside Hotel0.8 km
  • Summerville Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Bay Horse0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery0.7 km
  • Wetherspoons0.7 km
  • O'wa The Road Limited0.8 km
  • The Bridle Path1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Metrocentre0.9 km
  • Dunston1.5 km
  • Blaydon3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Lane-Beverley Drive0.1 km
  • Market Lane-Old Fire Station0.2 km
  • Market Lane-Cemetery0.2 km
  • Market Lane-Cemetery0.2 km
  • Clavering Road-Shield Avenue0.2 km