Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE16 3BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE16 3BP.

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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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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

NE16 3BP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE16 3BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Swalwell 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3BP 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 3BP. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around NE16 3BP is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft11
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Swalwell Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.6 km
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Front Street Community Primary School

Outstanding433 pupils0.8 km
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Whickham School

Good1694 pupils1.4 km
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Fellside Community Primary School

Good235 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Marriott Hotel Metrocentre1.0 km
  • Gibside Hotel1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • MFG Swalwell0.2 km
  • BP0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • SMK Retailer Limited0.5 km
  • Swalwell News, Food & Booze0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Orangery Cafe0.9 km
  • Pic-Nics0.9 km
  • THE YELLOW TEAPOT0.9 km
  • Whickham PlayZone Limited0.7 km
  • Nisha's Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Happy Days Express0.1 km
  • Maguires0.2 km
  • Mondo Pizza and Grill0.4 km
  • Pizza Luciano0.3 km
  • Adams Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Swalwell Junior Football Club0.8 km
  • The One Eyed Stag0.9 km
  • The Sun Inn0.5 km
  • Blaydon Rugby Club0.1 km
  • O'wa The Road Limited0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Metrocentre1.8 km
  • Blaydon2.1 km
  • Dunston2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hexham Road0.1 km
  • Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close0.1 km
  • Swalwell Bank-Clavering Road0.2 km
  • Clavering Road-Whickham Bank0.3 km
  • Swalwell Bank-Clavering Road0.3 km