NE39 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Dipwood Road, 0.4km from Gill, Rowlands in Rowlands Gill. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For serious buyers, NE39 1BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00041493 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIPWOOD ROAD, NE39 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIPWOOD ROAD, NE39 1BY.
257
54
£ 40,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE39 1BY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE39 1BY combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£475k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE39 1BY. The average age is 53.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 396,500
2 sales · Mean £ 396,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE39 1BY has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
Highfield Community Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Kandola Bros0.7 km
- Rowlands Gill SPSO/News0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Happiest Sandwich Shop In The World0.2 km
- Sunday Lunch Takeaway @ Maguires0.4 km
- Maguires Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Highfield Social Club0.6 km
- Railway Tavern0.3 km
- Vale of Derwent Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lintzford Garden Centre0.9 km
- Brizzolari's0.0 km
- Dilly Dilly's0.2 km
- SRMC0.2 km
- The Orient0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon5.6 km
- Metrocentre6.9 km
- Dunston7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road - Stirling Lane0.0 km
- Stirling Lane0.1 km
- Station Road - The Grove0.2 km
- South Sherburn Kells Way0.4 km
- Stathmore Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE391BY · Data under Open Government Licence