Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

NE39 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

386

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Avg Age

47

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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 1BP 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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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE39 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BP is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Hamsterley Mill in Medomsley. Administratively it sits within Leadgate and Medomsley ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, NE39 1BP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1BP 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 1BP. 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

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE39 1BP has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are bicycle theft and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Bicycle theft1
Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam8.6 km
  • Blaydon8.9 km
  • Prudhoe8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Longclose0.1 km
  • Longclose0.1 km
  • Hagg Farm0.2 km
  • Hagg Farm0.2 km