Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

HEXHAM ROAD, NE16 3BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEXHAM ROAD, NE16 3BN.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE16 3BN's 54% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.

home £239,950 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE16 3BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hexham Road, 0.4km from Bates Houses in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £239k, up 8.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00170027 (shared with 12 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 NE16 3BN. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 239,950

2 sales · Mean £ 239,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE16 3BN is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Swalwell Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.9 km
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Front Street Community Primary School

Outstanding433 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • MFG Swalwell0.3 km
  • BP0.7 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • SMK Retailer Limited0.2 km
  • Swalwell News, Food & Booze0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Happy Days Express0.4 km
  • Maguires0.3 km
  • Mondo Pizza and Grill0.6 km
  • Pizza Luciano0.4 km
  • China Diner0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Swalwell Junior Football Club0.9 km
  • Derwent Crossing0.8 km
  • The Sun Inn0.5 km
  • Blaydon Rugby Club0.2 km
  • O'wa The Road Limited0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Nisha's Tandoori0.3 km
  • Sambuca Swalwell0.4 km
  • Sundae Service0.8 km
  • Walbottle Health and Fitness Ltd0.3 km
  • Jashn0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon1.8 km
  • Metrocentre1.9 km
  • Dunston2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Swalwell Roundabout0.1 km
  • Hexham Road0.2 km
  • Swalwell Roundabout0.2 km
  • Derwenthaugh Road-Sands Industrial0.2 km
  • Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close0.2 km