NE39 1BE is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Low Thornley in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Winlaton and High Spen ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00041981 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE39 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE39 1BE.
318
42
£ 40,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE39 1BE 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
No single demographic signal dominates NE39 1BE — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE39 1BE. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 258,750
2 sales · Mean £ 258,750
Terraced
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Detached
£ 555,000
1 sales · Mean £ 555,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NE39 1BE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
Parkhead Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon3.3 km
- Metrocentre4.9 km
- Dunston5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Thornley Lane-Hollinhill0.3 km
- Thornley Lane-Hollinhill0.3 km
- Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.5 km
- Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.5 km
- Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE391BE · Data under Open Government Licence