Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

ORCHARD ROAD, NE39 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, NE39 1DL.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

52

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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 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Highfield Community Primary School

Good131 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

Good103 pupils0.6 km
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Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Highfield Social Club0.5 km
  • Railway Tavern1.0 km
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Mama Rosa0.9 km
  • Suhana's Fusion0.9 km
  • The Happiest Sandwich Shop In The World0.9 km
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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