NE39 1DR is a sought-after residential area on Dene Avenue, 0.5km 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 1DR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00041477 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENE AVENUE, NE39 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENE AVENUE, NE39 1DR.
295
48
£ 40,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE39 1DR 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 1DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £273k, 95% 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 1DR. The average age is 47.8. 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
£ 159,500
2 sales · Mean £ 159,500
Detached
£ 360,000
4 sales · Mean £ 328,550
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE39 1DR has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Bros0.5 km
- The Chop Shop0.8 km
- Premier Stores0.6 km
- Rowlands Gill SPSO/News0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Suhana's Fusion0.7 km
- The Happiest Sandwich Shop In The World0.9 km
- Mama Rosa0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Highfield Social Club0.2 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Lintzford Garden Centre0.5 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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon6.0 km
- Wylam7.3 km
- Metrocentre7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Smailes Lane-Pipe Bridge0.2 km
- Strathmore Road0.3 km
- Smailes Lane-Stewartsfield0.3 km
- Stathmore Road0.3 km
- Highfield St Josephs Rc Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE391DR · Data under Open Government Licence