Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE39 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE39 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

318

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE39 1AJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NE39 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 83% 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 1AJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Thornley, High in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Winlaton and High Spen ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE39 1AJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00041981 (shared with 19 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 1AJ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NE39 1AJ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils0.9 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon4.0 km
  • Metrocentre5.6 km
  • Dunston6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lockhaugh Road-Farm0.5 km