NE3 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Ivy Road, 0.5km from Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE3, NE3 1DB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, up 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00042707 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVY ROAD, NE3 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY ROAD, NE3 1DB.
382
44
£ 56,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1DB 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE3 1DB's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £480k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE3 1DB. The average age is 44.1. 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
Terraced
£ 432,000
7 sales · Mean £ 452,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1DB has low crime rates — 27 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
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Gosforth East Middle School
Grange First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Basilico0.4 km
- Days Of The Raj0.9 km
- Canny Crafty0.2 km
- Gosforth Flame0.2 km
- Lyndseys1.0 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- The Best One1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Adrianos Deli0.2 km
- Ashburton Village Store0.9 km
- Charlotte's Butchery0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Barca0.2 km
- Brandling Arms0.2 km
- Gosforth Conservative Club0.2 km
- The County0.3 km
- The Queen Victoria0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Deli Espresso0.2 km
- Get Smashed0.2 km
- Gosforth Chippy0.2 km
- The Lemon Tree Deli0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.8 km
- Newcastle4.2 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street - Ivy Road0.1 km
- High Street - S Cross Street0.1 km
- Salter's Road - Hedley Street0.1 km
- High Street-West Avenue0.2 km
- Salter's Road - High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31DB · Data under Open Government Licence