Postcode Analysis South Tyneside, North East

OLWEN DRIVE, NE31 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLWEN DRIVE, NE31 1AR.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE31 1AR — age 34, 63% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 80.7% year-on-year.

home £147,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE31 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Olwen Drive, 0.1km from Hebburn Row in Hebburn. Administratively it sits within Hebburn North ward and the Jarrow constituency.

For families considering a move, NE31 1AR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 80.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE31 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00170187 (shared with 7 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 1AR. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 197,500

8 sales · Mean £ 197,625

Flat

£ 74,500

4 sales · Mean £ 74,237

Terraced

£ 156,000

8 sales · Mean £ 158,750

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

NE31 1AR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Shoplifting25
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order20

school Local Schools

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St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy

Outstanding245 pupils0.1 km
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St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn

Outstanding237 pupils0.3 km
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Keelman's Way School

Good158 pupils0.6 km
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The Sue Hedley Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils0.6 km
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Hebburn Lakes Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Hebburn Comprehensive School

Good826 pupils1.1 km
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St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

Good203 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Aschem Chemist0.9 km
  • Best One Off licence1.0 km
  • Black Road Express0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km
  • Jill's Stationery0.6 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hebburn R A O B Social Club0.2 km
  • The Caledonian Hotel0.4 km
  • The Longship0.9 km
  • Wardles Bar0.4 km
  • The Clock Tavern1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kelly Deli0.6 km
  • Mambo II0.4 km
  • Santano Pizza & Burger1.0 km
  • Cafe L0.6 km
  • Coffee Bono0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Abbey's Hebburn Village0.6 km
  • Dillons Fish Inn0.6 km
  • Kwan's New Golden City0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Balti Masters0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • ASDA0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fellgate3.1 km
  • Heworth3.8 km
  • Brockley Whins4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Aloysius Rc Jmi School0.1 km
  • Argyle Street-Holystone Street0.2 km
  • Argyle Street-School0.2 km
  • Argyle Street-School0.2 km
  • Caledonian Street0.2 km