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.
SWALLOW DRIVE, NE31 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOW DRIVE, NE31 1AE.
527
27
£ 39,200 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Toner Avenue Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Bill Quay Primary School
West Walker Primary School
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Hebburn Comprehensive School
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Tyneview Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Siemens PLC0.7 km
- BERNARD'S KAFE0.2 km
- The TUF Hub0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE311AE · Data under Open Government Licence