NE16 3BL is a safe, established residential area on Derwenthaugh Road, 0.4km from Derwent Haugh in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00041460 (shared with 270 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERWENTHAUGH ROAD, NE16 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENTHAUGH ROAD, NE16 3BL.
422
43
£ 36,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE16 3BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE16 3BL — age 43, 83% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3BL. The average age is 42.7. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE16 3BL has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swalwell Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
Excelsior Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
Front Street Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- MFG Swalwell0.8 km
- BP0.2 km
- SMK Retailer Limited0.6 km
- The Range0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
- Travelodge Gateshead0.2 km
- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Asda (Cafe)0.5 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Ikea0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.7 km
- Sambuca Metro Ltd0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Maguires0.9 km
- Pizza Luciano0.8 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 km
- Da Vinci's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Derwent Crossing0.1 km
- The Skiff Inn0.2 km
- The Sun Inn0.7 km
- Blaydon Rugby Club0.9 km
- O'wa The Road Limited0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.5 km
- Blaydon1.8 km
- Dunston2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside Way-Clasper Way0.2 km
- Riverside Way-Clasper Way0.3 km
- Gibside Way - Asda0.4 km
- Derwenthaugh Road-Marina0.5 km
- Derwenthaugh Road-Bridge0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163BL · Data under Open Government Licence