NE3 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Grove Park Square, 0.6km from Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE3, NE3 1BN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% 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 £812k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00042713 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE PARK SQUARE, NE3 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE PARK SQUARE, NE3 1BN.
482
53
£ 57,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE3 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £812k, 77% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE3 1BN. The average age is 52.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 850,000
6 sales · Mean £ 831,666
Detached
£ 849,750
2 sales · Mean £ 849,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NE3 1BN 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- Basilico0.4 km
- Thyme Square Cafe0.7 km
- Asda Cafe1.0 km
- Mogwai0.4 km
- Oli And Joes0.5 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Carruthers And Kent0.4 km
- Newlands Convenience Store0.6 km
- W H Smith0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Gosforth Empire Club And Institute0.6 km
- The Victory Pub0.9 km
- Blacksmiths Arms0.4 km
- Barca0.4 km
- Brandling Arms0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ahad's Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- Avopoke0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Naked Deli0.3 km
- Papa John's0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.6 km
- Newcastle4.1 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Church Avenue-Rectory Grove0.3 km
- Church Avenue-Church Road0.3 km
- High Street-Rosewood Terrace0.3 km
- High Street-West Avenue0.4 km
- Church Road - Rotherwell Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31BN · Data under Open Government Licence