Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DERWENT AVENUE, NE39 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT AVENUE, NE39 1BZ.

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

257

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE39 1BZ 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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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE39 1BZ combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£400k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £400k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

NE39 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Derwent Avenue, 0.5km from Rowlands Gill in Rowlands Gill. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For serious buyers, NE39 1BZ 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00041493 (shared with 21 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 1BZ. 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

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

NE39 1BZ has low crime rates — 16 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.

Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils0.8 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good131 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

Good103 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Kandola Bros0.8 km
  • Rowlands Gill SPSO/News0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Happiest Sandwich Shop In The World0.3 km
  • Sunday Lunch Takeaway @ Maguires0.4 km
  • Maguires Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Highfield Social Club0.7 km
  • Railway Tavern0.3 km
  • Vale of Derwent Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Lintzford Garden Centre0.9 km
  • Brizzolari's0.1 km
  • Dilly Dilly's0.3 km
  • SRMC0.2 km
  • The Orient0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon5.7 km
  • Metrocentre6.9 km
  • Dunston7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road - Stirling Lane0.1 km
  • Stirling Lane0.1 km
  • Station Road - The Grove0.2 km
  • South Sherburn Kells Way0.4 km
  • Stathmore Road0.5 km