NE16 3EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Enfield Avenue, 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. 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3EE are sourced from Output Area E00041942 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ENFIELD AVENUE, NE16 3EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENFIELD AVENUE, NE16 3EE.
259
42
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE16 3EE 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
NE16 3EE is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3EE. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
2 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE16 3EE has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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
- ESSO1.0 km
- Milligans Bakery0.8 km
- Odeon0.7 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.5 km
- Summerville Guest House0.8 km
- Gibside Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bay Horse0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- Poachers Pocket0.5 km
- The Dog House0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Ask Italian0.7 km
- Chase Park Pavilion0.9 km
- Deanos0.8 km
- Five Guys0.7 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Greggs (Qube)0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.1 km
- Dunston1.8 km
- Blaydon2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Market Lane-New Fire Station0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Grosvenor Avenue0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Community Centre0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Colbeck Avenue0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Shield Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163EE · Data under Open Government Licence