Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

CHURCH LANE, NE3 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, NE3 1AR.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 57,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE3 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in NE3 1AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NE3 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Church Lane, 0.4km from Gosforth, South in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE3 1AR is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE3 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00042382 (shared with 26 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 NE3 1AR. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 136,500

8 sales · Mean £ 138,437

Semi-Detached

£ 211,250

6 sales · Mean £ 211,083

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

NE3 1AR has low crime rates — 24 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson18
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

Good186 pupils0.3 km
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South Gosforth First School

Good298 pupils0.5 km
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Gosforth Central Middle School

Good557 pupils0.5 km
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Archibald First School

Outstanding337 pupils0.8 km
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Gosforth Junior High Academy

Outstanding760 pupils0.8 km
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Gosforth East Middle School

Good515 pupils0.9 km
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Great Park Academy

60 pupils1.0 km
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Gosforth Academy

Good1995 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Basilico0.7 km
  • Days Of The Raj1.0 km
  • Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre0.4 km
  • Ophelia0.4 km
  • Pak Lok0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Love And Peas0.5 km
  • Naturally North CBD0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.1 km
  • Carruthers And Kent0.7 km
  • Newlands Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Hooked Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Motijheel Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Ahad's Indian Kitchen0.5 km
  • Avopoke0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Gosforth Empire Club And Institute0.7 km
  • The Victory Pub0.7 km
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.5 km
  • Barca0.5 km
  • Brandling Arms0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors3.8 km
  • Newcastle4.3 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Avenue-Church Road0.2 km
  • Church Avenue-Church Road0.2 km
  • Church Avenue-Rectory Grove0.2 km
  • South Gosforth Metro0.3 km
  • South Gosforth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.3 km