NE39 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Ponthaugh, 0.4km from Lilley Drift in Rowlands Gill. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE39 1AB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00041486 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PONTHAUGH, NE39 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONTHAUGH, NE39 1AB.
262
45
£ 40,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE39 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE39 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE39 1AB. The average age is 44.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 227,990
Detached
£ 201,000
2 sales · Mean £ 201,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE39 1AB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
Highfield Community Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Rowlands Gill SPSO/News1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Vale of Derwent Social Club0.8 km
- Railway Tavern0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- National Trust Shop/Cafe0.9 km
- Dilly Dilly's1.0 km
- Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Maguires Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
- Sunday Lunch Takeaway @ Maguires1.0 km
- The Happiest Sandwich Shop In The World1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon4.5 km
- Metrocentre5.9 km
- Dunston6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lockhaugh Road-Hollin Hill Lane0.1 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Hollin Hill Lane0.1 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Dominies Close0.2 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Cowen Terrace0.3 km
- Rowlands Gill Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE391AB · Data under Open Government Licence