NE3 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Lansdowne Place West, 0.4km from Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Fawdon & West Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE3, NE3 1BF offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.4% year-on-year. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00042379 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANSDOWNE PLACE WEST, NE3 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANSDOWNE PLACE WEST, NE3 1BF.
334
40
£ 56,100 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE3 1BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £144k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE3 1BF. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,000
24 sales · Mean £ 142,670
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1BF has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Archibald First School
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great Park Academy
Gosforth Academy
Gosforth East Middle School
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Grange First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Basilico0.5 km
- Days Of The Raj0.7 km
- Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre1.0 km
- Ophelia1.0 km
- 1901 Cafe Deli0.2 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Great North Chippy0.9 km
- Deli Espresso0.0 km
- Get Smashed0.1 km
- Gosforth Chippy0.1 km
- Nice Noodle0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Adrianos Deli0.4 km
- Ashburton Village Store1.0 km
- Charlotte's Butchery1.0 km
- Donald Gilberts0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Gosforth Empire Club And Institute0.1 km
- Blacksmiths Arms0.1 km
- Barca0.2 km
- Brandling Arms0.2 km
- Gosforth Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors4.0 km
- Newcastle4.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Salter's Road - High Street0.0 km
- Salter's Road - Hedley Street0.0 km
- High Street - Woodbine Street0.1 km
- High Street - Ivy Road0.2 km
- Lansdowne Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31BF · Data under Open Government Licence