NE3 1BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from South Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE3 1BL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE3 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00042382 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE3 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE3 1BL.
261
44
£ 57,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE3 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE3 1BL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1BL has low crime rates — 27 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
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Gosforth Central Middle School
South Gosforth First School
Archibald First School
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Gosforth East Middle School
Great Park Academy
Gosforth Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Basilico0.8 km
- Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre0.4 km
- Ophelia0.3 km
- Pak Lok0.6 km
- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Love And Peas0.5 km
- Naturally North CBD0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.0 km
- Carruthers And Kent0.8 km
- Newlands Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Hooked Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Motijheel Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Ahad's Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- Avopoke0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Gosforth Empire Club And Institute0.8 km
- The Victory Pub0.6 km
- Blacksmiths Arms0.5 km
- Barca0.5 km
- Brandling Arms0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.9 km
- Newcastle4.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church Avenue-Church Road0.2 km
- Church Avenue-Church Road0.2 km
- Church Avenue-Rectory Grove0.2 km
- South Gosforth Metro0.2 km
- South Gosforth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31BL · Data under Open Government Licence