NE39 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Hollinhill, 0.5km from Low Thornley in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Winlaton and High Spen ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE39 1BA represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 95% 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 £193k, up 38.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00042000 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLINHILL, NE39 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLINHILL, NE39 1BA.
272
55
£ 40,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Average age 55, 95% owned. NE39 1BA is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 38.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE39 1BA. The average age is 55.2. 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
Detached
£ 215,000
4 sales · Mean £ 232,500
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
3 sales · Mean £ 215,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NE39 1BA has low crime rates — 7 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 Cafe0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon3.8 km
- Metrocentre5.3 km
- Dunston5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.2 km
- Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.2 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Thornley Lane0.2 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Farm0.2 km
- Thornley Lane-Hollinhill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE391BA · Data under Open Government Licence