NE3 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on St Nicholas Avenue, 0.5km from Gosforth, South in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
For serious buyers, NE3 1AJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £551k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE3 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00042706 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, NE3 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, NE3 1AJ.
334
46
£ 57,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1AJ 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE3 1AJ's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £551k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £551k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE3 1AJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 462,000
2 sales · Mean £ 462,000
Semi-Detached
£ 560,000
1 sales · Mean £ 560,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1AJ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Gosforth First School
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Gosforth Central Middle School
Archibald First School
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Gosforth East Middle School
Great Park Academy
Gosforth Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Basilico0.5 km
- Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre0.5 km
- Ophelia0.5 km
- Pak Lok0.7 km
- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Love And Peas0.6 km
- Naturally North CBD1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Carruthers And Kent0.6 km
- Newlands Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Hooked Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Motijheel Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Ahad's Indian Kitchen0.6 km
- Avopoke0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Gosforth Empire Club And Institute0.6 km
- The Victory Pub0.8 km
- Blacksmiths Arms0.4 km
- Barca0.4 km
- Brandling Arms0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.7 km
- Newcastle4.2 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Church Avenue-Rectory Grove0.2 km
- Church Avenue-Church Road0.2 km
- Church Avenue-Church Road0.3 km
- South Gosforth Metro0.3 km
- South Gosforth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31AJ · Data under Open Government Licence