NE3 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Hedley Street, 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 1DL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00042379 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDLEY STREET, NE3 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDLEY STREET, NE3 1DL.
334
40
£ 56,100 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1DL 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 1DL's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £299k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE3 1DL. 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
Terraced
£ 287,500
26 sales · Mean £ 294,676
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1DL has low crime rates — 38 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
Gosforth Academy
Great Park Academy
Gosforth East Middle School
Grange First School
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Basilico0.6 km
- Days Of The Raj0.7 km
- Dragon Palace1.0 km
- Endless kitchen1.0 km
- 1901 Cafe Deli0.3 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Great North Chippy0.8 km
- Pronto Pizza1.0 km
- The Fish Stop1.0 km
- Deli Espresso0.1 km
- Get Smashed0.2 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Adrianos Deli0.5 km
- Donald Gilberts0.3 km
- News Hound0.7 km
- Up And Running0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Gosforth Empire Club And Institute0.1 km
- Blacksmiths Arms0.2 km
- Barca0.3 km
- Brandling Arms0.3 km
- Gosforth Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors4.1 km
- Newcastle4.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Salter's Road - Hedley Street0.1 km
- Salter's Road - High Street0.1 km
- Lansdowne Terrace0.1 km
- Lansdowne Terrace0.2 km
- High Street - Woodbine Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31DL · Data under Open Government Licence