NE39 1AN is a sought-after residential area on High Horse Close, 0.7km from Low Thornley in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Winlaton and High Spen ward and the Blaydon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE39, NE39 1AN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 99% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £616k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00042001 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH HORSE CLOSE, NE39 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH HORSE CLOSE, NE39 1AN.
319
48
£ 40,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE39 1AN 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.
Area Character
NE39 1AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £616k, 99% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE39 1AN. The average age is 48.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 318,750
2 sales · Mean £ 318,750
Detached
£ 525,000
6 sales · Mean £ 550,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NE39 1AN has low crime rates — 6 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.
school Local Schools
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon3.9 km
- Metrocentre5.4 km
- Dunston5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lockhaugh Road-Farm0.2 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Thornley Lane0.2 km
- Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.3 km
- Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.3 km
- Thornley Lane-Hollinhill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE391AN · Data under Open Government Licence