NE16 3BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Napier Road, 0.3km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE16 3BS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00170026 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NAPIER ROAD, NE16 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAPIER ROAD, NE16 3BS.
303
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£ 39,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE16 3BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE16 3BS's 65% ownership and 40-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3BS. The average age is 40.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE16 3BS is moderate at 66 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
Whickham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Costa (Within Next)1.0 km
- Milligans Bakery0.9 km
- Odeon1.0 km
- R&M Martin & Son0.9 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.5 km
- Travelodge Gateshead1.0 km
- Gibside Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Toby Carvery1.0 km
- Wetherspoons1.0 km
- Poachers Pocket0.9 km
- The One Eyed Stag0.9 km
- Blaydon Rugby Club0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Ask Italian1.0 km
- Deanos0.9 km
- Five Guys1.0 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Greggs (Qube)1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.4 km
- Dunston2.2 km
- Blaydon2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hexham Road - Brewery Bank0.2 km
- Hexham Road - Sands Road0.2 km
- Clavering Road-Napier Road0.2 km
- Clavering Road-Brinkburn Avenue0.2 km
- Market Lane-Millers Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163BS · Data under Open Government Licence