Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

HIGH HORSE CLOSE WOOD, NE39 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH HORSE CLOSE WOOD, NE39 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

319

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE39 1BQ 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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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NE39 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 99% ownership, and £477k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £477k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 54.7% year-on-year.

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

NE39 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on High Horse Close Wood, 0.6km from Lilley Drift in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Winlaton and High Spen ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For serious buyers, NE39 1BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 99% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k, up 54.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00042001 (shared with 9 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 1BQ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 477,500

2 sales · Mean £ 477,500

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

NE39 1BQ has low crime rates — 4 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.

Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils0.8 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon4.0 km
  • Metrocentre5.5 km
  • Dunston6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lockhaugh Road-Farm0.3 km
  • Lockhaugh Road-Thornley Lane0.4 km
  • Lockhaugh Road-Hollin Hill Lane0.4 km
  • Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.4 km
  • Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.4 km