NE16 3ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grosvenor Avenue, 0.4km from Beechgrove in Whickham. Administratively it sits within Dunston Hill and Whickham East ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, down 12.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE16 3ES are sourced from Output Area E00041940 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROSVENOR AVENUE, NE16 3ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROSVENOR AVENUE, NE16 3ES.
296
45
£ 39,100 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE16 3ES — age 45, 85% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE16 3ES. The average age is 45.2. 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 & 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
Terraced
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 169,166
Semi-Detached
£ 183,750
16 sales · Mean £ 182,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE16 3ES has low crime rates — 33 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
Washingwell Community Primary School
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
Fellside Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- MFG Swalwell0.8 km
- Herbal Inn0.8 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores0.8 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Asda (Cafe)1.0 km
- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
- Orangery Cafe0.9 km
- Pic-Nics0.2 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant1.0 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Poundstretcher and Pet Hut0.9 km
- Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Happy Days Express0.8 km
- Maguires0.8 km
- Mondo Pizza and Grill0.5 km
- Pizza Luciano0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Summerville Guest House0.6 km
- Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.7 km
- Gibside Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Poachers Pocket0.4 km
- The Dog House0.6 km
- The One Eyed Stag0.7 km
- The Sun Inn0.6 km
- Bay Horse0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metrocentre1.1 km
- Dunston1.7 km
- Blaydon2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Clavering Road-Grosvenor Avenue0.2 km
- Clavering Road-Shield Avenue0.2 km
- Market Lane-Beverley Drive0.2 km
- Market Lane-Old Fire Station0.2 km
- Clavering Road-Community Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE163ES · Data under Open Government Licence