NE16 3DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3DP are sourced from Output Area E00170026 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE16 3DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE16 3DP.
303
40
£ 39,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE16 3DP 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
NE16 3DP is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 3DP. 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 3DP is moderate at 67 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
Fellside Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- MFG Swalwell0.2 km
- Elliots0.9 km
- Milligans Bakery0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Asda (Cafe)0.8 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Ikea1.0 km
- Orangery Cafe1.0 km
- Pic-Nics0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Happy Days Express0.3 km
- Maguires0.1 km
- Mondo Pizza and Grill0.2 km
- Pizza Luciano0.1 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The One Eyed Stag0.9 km
- Derwent Crossing0.9 km
- The Sun Inn0.1 km
- Poachers Pocket1.0 km
- Blaydon Rugby Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.6 km
- Gibside Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.5 km
- Blaydon2.3 km
- Dunston2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hexham Road - Brewery Bank0.1 km
- Hexham Road - Sands Road0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Crawley Road0.2 km
- Clavering Road-Brinkburn Avenue0.2 km
- Clavering Road-Whickham Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163DP · Data under Open Government Licence