NE32 3BU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Jarrow, East in Jarrow. Administratively it sits within Primrose ward and the Jarrow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE32 3BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE32 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00043678 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE32 3BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE32 3BU.
249
40
£ 30,500 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE32 3BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE32 3BU has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE32 3BU. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NE32 3BU is above average at 134 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dunn Street Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Clervaux Nursery School
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
Jarrow School
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- B & M Bargains0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Boustead Chemist0.7 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- LIFESTYLE EXPRESS0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Rectory0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Jarrow Buffs0.5 km
- The Alberta Social Club0.8 km
- Expresso Slots0.5 km
- Jarrow Conservative Club Ltd1.0 km
- Jarrow's Gin and Ale House0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Be Modern1.0 km
- Hive Coffee Company0.6 km
- Mariellie's0.5 km
- Rosies Cafe0.4 km
- The Venue0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supemarkets Limited0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Best Pizza Jarrow Limited0.6 km
- Delicious City0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Bull Chippy0.5 km
- Pizza Addict0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fellgate2.7 km
- Brockley Whins2.7 km
- East Boldon5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Howard Street-Stothard Street0.2 km
- St Bedes Rc Jmi School0.2 km
- Howard Street-Seine Court0.3 km
- Cambrian Street - Morrisons0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE323BU · Data under Open Government Licence