NE16 3AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE16 3AW has the character of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00041910 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE16 3AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE16 3AW.
243
45
£ 39,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE16 3AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE16 3AW is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3AW. The average age is 44.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE16 3AW is moderate at 77 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
Swalwell Primary School
Front Street Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Selfee0.9 km
- The Chuckling Cheese Company1.0 km
- Millies Cookies (Small Stall)0.9 km
- BP0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.5 km
- Travelodge Gateshead0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- McDonalds0.8 km
- Starbucks (Metroasis)0.7 km
- Bakers and Baristas1.0 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Walbottle Health and Fitness Ltd0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Burger King0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- Da Vinci's0.1 km
- China Diner0.4 km
- Crunchy Chikin0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Blaydon Rugby Club0.5 km
- O'wa The Road Limited0.1 km
- The Highlander0.2 km
- Derwent Crossing0.7 km
- The Skiff Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.4 km
- Blaydon2.2 km
- Dunston2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hexham Road - Sands Road0.2 km
- Hexham Road - Brewery Bank0.2 km
- Market Lane-Millers Lane0.3 km
- Clavering Road-Napier Road0.3 km
- Clavering Road-Brinkburn Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163AW · Data under Open Government Licence