NE16 3EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oaklands, 0.4km from Beechgrove in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Dunston Hill and Whickham East ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE16 3EP represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3EP are sourced from Output Area E00041943 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLANDS, NE16 3EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS, NE16 3EP.
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48
£ 39,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE16 3EP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3EP. The average age is 47.6. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
5 sales · Mean £ 191,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NE16 3EP is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
Washingwell Community Primary School
Whickham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Herbal Inn0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- MFG Swalwell0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Bella Italia0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Mooboo0.7 km
- Shakeaholic0.7 km
- Starbucks (Lower Red Mall)0.7 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Happy Days Express0.9 km
- Maguires0.8 km
- Mondo Pizza and Grill0.6 km
- Pizza Luciano0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut1.0 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.7 km
- Gibside Hotel0.8 km
- Summerville Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bay Horse0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- Wetherspoons0.7 km
- O'wa The Road Limited0.7 km
- The Bridle Path0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.0 km
- Dunston1.6 km
- Blaydon2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Market Lane-Beverley Drive0.1 km
- Market Lane-Old Fire Station0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Shield Avenue0.1 km
- Clavering Road-Grosvenor Avenue0.2 km
- Market Lane-Cemetery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163EP · Data under Open Government Licence