Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE39 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AQ 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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9/10
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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

No single demographic signal dominates NE39 1AQ — age 42, 83% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Lilley Drift in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Winlaton and High Spen ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE39 1AQ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

NE39 1AQ has low crime rates — 6 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Vale of Derwent Social Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • National Trust Shop/Cafe1.0 km
  • Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Maguires Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon4.3 km
  • Metrocentre5.7 km
  • Dunston6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lockhaugh Road-Hollin Hill Lane0.1 km
  • Lockhaugh Road-Hollin Hill Lane0.1 km
  • Lockhaugh Road-Dominies Close0.4 km
  • Lockhaugh Road-Cowen Terrace0.4 km
  • Lockhaugh Road-Farm0.5 km