Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

PONTHAUGH, NE39 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONTHAUGH, NE39 1AB.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils0.4 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good131 pupils1.6 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

Good103 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Rowlands Gill SPSO/News1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Vale of Derwent Social Club0.8 km
  • Railway Tavern0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • National Trust Shop/Cafe0.9 km
  • Dilly Dilly's1.0 km
  • Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.6 km
fastfood

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
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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