NE39 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Road, 0.7km from Highfield in Rowlands Gill. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE39, NE39 1DL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00041478 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, NE39 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, NE39 1DL.
256
52
£ 40,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE39 1DL 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.
Area Character
NE39 1DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £208k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE39 1DL. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
8 sales · Mean £ 193,375
Terraced
£ 216,000
3 sales · Mean £ 200,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE39 1DL has low crime rates — 9 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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Highfield Social Club0.5 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Lintzford Garden Centre0.3 km
- Brizzolari's0.7 km
- Dilly Dilly's0.9 km
- SRMC0.5 km
- The Orient0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mama Rosa0.9 km
- Suhana's Fusion0.9 km
- The Happiest Sandwich Shop In The World0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Rowlands Gill SPSO/News0.9 km
- Kandola Bros0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon6.1 km
- Metrocentre7.5 km
- Wylam7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dipwood Road-Orchard Road0.0 km
- Dipwood Road-Riverside Way0.1 km
- Dipwood Road-Bowes Lyon Close0.2 km
- Dipwood Road-Lintzford Close0.3 km
- Stathmore Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE391DL · Data under Open Government Licence