Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

GROSVENOR AVENUE, NE16 3ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROSVENOR AVENUE, NE16 3ES.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Swalwell Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.3 km
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Front Street Community Primary School

Outstanding433 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

Good0.8 km
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Whickham School

Good1694 pupils1.4 km
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Washingwell Community Primary School

Good179 pupils1.4 km
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Dunston Hill Community Primary School

Good433 pupils1.5 km
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Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School

Good892 pupils1.5 km
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Fellside Community Primary School

Good235 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Summerville Guest House0.6 km
  • Marriott Hotel Metrocentre0.7 km
  • Gibside Hotel0.7 km
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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