NE35 9AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wells Street, 0.4km from Bolden Colliery in Boldon Colliery. Administratively it sits within Boldon Colliery ward and the Jarrow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE35 9AE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.1% year-on-year. 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 NE35 9AE are sourced from Output Area E00043716 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLS STREET, NE35 9AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLS STREET, NE35 9AE.
245
42
£ 34,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE35 9AE 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
NE35 9AE has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 25.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE35 9AE. The average age is 42.1. 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
Terraced
£ 123,300
11 sales · Mean £ 125,838
Semi-Detached
£ 104,000
1 sales · Mean £ 104,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE35 9AE is moderate at 53 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
Hedworth Lane Primary School
Boldon Nursery School
Hedworthfield Primary School
Boldon School
West Boldon Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Biddick Hall Infants' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.5 km
- Colliery Corner0.2 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Leos Wines (KD's ) Off Licence0.6 km
- M & J Sangha.0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Asda Cafe0.5 km
- Boldon Community Association1.0 km
- Gourmet 40.6 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Nando's0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bella Pizza0.1 km
- JJ's Deli0.5 km
- Karl's Golden Fry0.5 km
- Rising Sun Inn0.6 km
- Susan's Deli0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Murrays Social Club1.0 km
- The Colliery Tavern0.2 km
- The Crown Hotel0.3 km
- The Shack0.3 km
- The Storybook0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ASDA0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins0.7 km
- Fellgate1.7 km
- East Boldon2.8 km
Bus Stops
- North Road-Hedworth Lane0.1 km
- North Road-Hedworth House0.2 km
- Hedworth Lane-Donkins Street0.2 km
- North Road-Hedworth House0.2 km
- Cotswold Lane-Workshops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE359AE · Data under Open Government Licence