NE3 1DU is a sought-after residential area on Salters Road, 0.6km from Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
For families considering a move, NE3 1DU represents a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00042735 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALTERS ROAD, NE3 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTERS ROAD, NE3 1DU.
225
36
£ 56,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1DU 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 1DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £175k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1DU. The average age is 36.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 158,580
16 sales · Mean £ 161,228
Terraced
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1DU 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
Grange First School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Gosforth East Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Basilico0.5 km
- Days Of The Raj0.9 km
- Endless kitchen1.0 km
- Canny Crafty0.1 km
- Gosforth Flame0.3 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
- The Best One0.8 km
- Carruthers And Kent0.5 km
- W H Smith0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Barca0.3 km
- Brandling Arms0.3 km
- Gosforth Conservative Club0.3 km
- The County0.4 km
- The Queen Victoria0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Naked Deli0.3 km
- Papa John's0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Cestra0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.9 km
- Newcastle4.3 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Salters Road-Linden Road0.1 km
- Jubilee Road-Lansdowne Court0.2 km
- Salters Road-Jubilee Road0.2 km
- Salter's Road - Hedley Street0.2 km
- Gosforth Junior High Academy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31DU · Data under Open Government Licence