NE16 3BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park View, 0.4km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.
NE16 3BW 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00170027 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK VIEW, NE16 3BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK VIEW, NE16 3BW.
227
39
£ 39,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE16 3BW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3BW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE16 3BW is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
Swalwell Primary School
Front Street Community Primary School
Whickham School
Fellside Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- MFG Swalwell0.2 km
- BP0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- SMK Retailer Limited0.5 km
- Swalwell News, Food & Booze0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Orangery Cafe1.0 km
- Pic-Nics0.9 km
- THE YELLOW TEAPOT1.0 km
- Whickham PlayZone Limited0.8 km
- Nisha's Tandoori0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Happy Days Express0.1 km
- Maguires0.2 km
- Mondo Pizza and Grill0.4 km
- Pizza Luciano0.3 km
- Adams Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Swalwell Junior Football Club0.8 km
- The One Eyed Stag1.0 km
- Derwent Crossing1.0 km
- The Sun Inn0.5 km
- Blaydon Rugby Club0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.9 km
- Blaydon2.0 km
- Dunston2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hexham Road0.1 km
- Hexham Road - Broadmeadows Close0.1 km
- Swalwell Bank-Clavering Road0.3 km
- Clavering Road-Whickham Bank0.3 km
- Hexham Road - Brewery Bank0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163BW · Data under Open Government Licence