NE39 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Dipwood Road, 0.7km from Highfield in Rowlands Gill. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For serious buyers, NE39 1DB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 100% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00041504 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIPWOOD ROAD, NE39 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIPWOOD ROAD, NE39 1DB.
282
47
£ 40,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE39 1DB 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
NE39 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 100% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1DB. The average age is 47.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE39 1DB has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfield Community Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Kandola Bros0.6 km
- The Chop Shop1.0 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- Rowlands Gill SPSO/News0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Suhana's Fusion0.9 km
- The Happiest Sandwich Shop In The World0.8 km
- Mama Rosa0.8 km
- Sunday Lunch Takeaway @ Maguires0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Highfield Social Club0.4 km
- Railway Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Lintzford Garden Centre0.4 km
- Brizzolari's0.5 km
- Dilly Dilly's0.8 km
- SRMC0.4 km
- The Orient0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon6.0 km
- Metrocentre7.4 km
- Wylam7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dipwood Road-Orchard Road0.1 km
- Stathmore Road0.2 km
- Dipwood Road-Riverside Way0.2 km
- Strathmore Road0.2 km
- South Sherburn Kells Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE391DB · Data under Open Government Licence