Postcode Analysis South Tyneside, North East

SWALLOW DRIVE, NE31 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOW DRIVE, NE31 1AE.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE31 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NE31 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £266k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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

NE31 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Swallow Drive, 0.5km from Pelaw Main in Hebburn. Administratively it sits within Hebburn South ward and the Jarrow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE31 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00182877 (shared with 12 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 NE31 1AE. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 217,000

12 sales · Mean £ 211,650

Detached

£ 295,500

46 sales · Mean £ 289,532

Terraced

£ 150,000

9 sales · Mean £ 153,111

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

NE31 1AE has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order9
Other theft3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Toner Avenue Primary School

Good410 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Good1197 pupils0.6 km
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Bill Quay Primary School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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West Walker Primary School

Good225 pupils1.0 km
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St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Hebburn Comprehensive School

Good826 pupils1.2 km
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Hebburn Lakes Primary School

Good467 pupils1.4 km
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Tyneview Primary School

Good289 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bill Quay Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Cricketers1.0 km
  • Hebburn Legion Social Club0.7 km
  • Hebburn Sports Club0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Brown and Vaughan1.0 km
  • Jet0.6 km
  • Mountbatten Stores0.7 km
  • Hartleyburn News0.2 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Siemens PLC0.7 km
  • BERNARD'S KAFE0.2 km
  • The TUF Hub0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hartleyburn Deli0.2 km
  • Turkish Kebab House1.0 km
  • Hebburn Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth2.3 km
  • Fellgate2.6 km
  • Brockley Whins4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Road West-Hartleyburn0.2 km
  • Victoria Road West-Hartleyburn0.2 km
  • Victoria Road West-Burnheads Road0.3 km
  • Victoria Road West-South Drive0.3 km
  • Hebburn College0.3 km