How much do houses cost in NE39 1BH?

The average property price in NE39 1BH is currently around £620k.

What is the population of NE39 1BH?

The population for the NE39 1BH area is approximately 386 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

OWLET GRANGE, NE39 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OWLET GRANGE, NE39 1BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

386

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /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 1BH 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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8/10

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3/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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Area Character

NE39 1BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £620k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE39 1BH is a mixed residential area on Owlet Grange, 0.6km from Hamsterley Mill in Medomsley. Administratively it sits within Leadgate and Medomsley ward and the North West Durham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE39, NE39 1BH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £620k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00104805 (shared with 36 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 1BH. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 620,000

1 sales · Mean £ 620,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wylam8.4 km
Prudhoe8.6 km
Blaydon8.9 km

Bus Stops

Hagg Farm0.2 km
Longclose0.2 km
Longclose0.2 km
Hagg Farm0.3 km
Second Lodge0.4 km