NE16 3ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Lane, 0.5km from Swalwell in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Whickham North ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 55.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3ED are sourced from Output Area E00041942 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET LANE, NE16 3ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET LANE, NE16 3ED.
259
42
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE16 3ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE16 3ED's 64% ownership and 42-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 55.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3ED. The average age is 42.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE16 3ED is moderate at 65 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 Ltd0.7 km
- Costa (Within Next)0.7 km
- Milligans Bakery0.8 km
- Odeon0.7 km
- R&M Martin & Son0.8 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.5 km
- Summerville Guest House0.9 km
- Gibside Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bay Horse1.0 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- Poachers Pocket0.6 km
- The Dog House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Ask Italian0.7 km
- Chase Park Pavilion0.9 km
- Deanos0.8 km
- Five Guys0.7 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Greggs (Qube)0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.1 km
- Dunston1.9 km
- Blaydon2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Market Lane-New Fire Station0.0 km
- Market Lane-Millers Lane0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Colbeck Avenue0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Community Centre0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Grosvenor Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163ED · Data under Open Government Licence