NE13 6AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rayleigh Drive, 0.7km from Seaton Burn in Wideopen. Administratively it sits within Weetslade ward and the North Tyneside constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE13 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00043556 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAYLEIGH DRIVE, NE13 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYLEIGH DRIVE, NE13 6AL.
226
56
£ 39,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE13 6AL is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £175k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE13 6AL. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 174,950
13 sales · Mean £ 174,184
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Terraced
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE13 6AL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Greenfields Community Primary School
North Gosforth Academy
Hazlewood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Gill Front Street Supermarket0.7 km
- Spar0.5 km
- St Columbas Church0.2 km
- Families 1st For Additional Needs Food Wastage Scheme0.9 km
- One Stop Stores Limited0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Travellers Rest0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Rendezvous Express0.8 km
- Golden Touch0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rakhi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington4.3 km
- Newcastle Airport5.8 km
- Manors9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Great North Road-Gray Avenue0.1 km
- Great North Road-First School0.2 km
- Bridge Street-Burnbridge0.2 km
- Great North Road-West View0.3 km
- Bridge Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE136AL · Data under Open Government Licence