NE39 1AD 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 56.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00041486 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PONTHAUGH, NE39 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONTHAUGH, NE39 1AD.
262
45
£ 40,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE39 1AD 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 1AD 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. Property prices are trending up 56.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE39 1AD. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
5 sales · Mean £ 227,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE39 1AD has low crime rates — 7 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Vale of Derwent Social Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Maguires Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon4.4 km
- Metrocentre5.8 km
- Dunston6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lockhaugh Road-Hollin Hill Lane0.1 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Hollin Hill Lane0.1 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Dominies Close0.3 km
- Rowlands Gill Primary School0.3 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Cowen Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE391AD · Data under Open Government Licence