Is NE39 1AF a safe place to live?

Yes, NE39 1AF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NE39 1AF?

The average property price in NE39 1AF is currently around £210k.

What is the population of NE39 1AF?

The population for the NE39 1AF area is approximately 259 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

PONTHAUGH, NE39 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

259

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10

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2/10

workEmployment

4/10

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2/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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2/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE39 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £210k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE39 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Ponthaugh, 0.3km 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 £210k, down 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00041487 (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 1AF. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 3%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 202,500

6 sales · Mean £ 194,158

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NE39 1AF 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.

Violence and sexual offences7

Anti-social behaviour2

Public order1

Criminal damage and arson1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils0.4 km

Highfield Community Primary School

Good131 pupils1.6 km

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

Good103 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Vale of Derwent Social Club0.9 km

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Maguires Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Blaydon4.4 km
Metrocentre5.9 km
Dunston6.4 km

Bus Stops

Lockhaugh Road-Hollin Hill Lane0.2 km
Lockhaugh Road-Hollin Hill Lane0.2 km
Rowlands Gill Primary School0.3 km
Lockhaugh Road-Dominies Close0.3 km
Sherburn Park0.3 km