NE31 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Olwen Drive, 0.1km from Hebburn Row in Hebburn. Administratively it sits within Hebburn North ward and the Jarrow constituency.
For families considering a move, NE31 1AR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 63% 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: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 80.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE31 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00170187 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLWEN DRIVE, NE31 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLWEN DRIVE, NE31 1AR.
385
34
£ 34,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE31 1AR — age 34, 63% ownership, 15% 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 up 80.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE31 1AR. The average age is 34.1. 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
Detached
£ 197,500
8 sales · Mean £ 197,625
Flat
£ 74,500
4 sales · Mean £ 74,237
Terraced
£ 156,000
8 sales · Mean £ 158,750
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE31 1AR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Keelman's Way School
The Sue Hedley Nursery School
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
Hebburn Comprehensive School
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Aschem Chemist0.9 km
- Best One Off licence1.0 km
- Black Road Express0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Jill's Stationery0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hebburn R A O B Social Club0.2 km
- The Caledonian Hotel0.4 km
- The Longship0.9 km
- Wardles Bar0.4 km
- The Clock Tavern1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kelly Deli0.6 km
- Mambo II0.4 km
- Santano Pizza & Burger1.0 km
- Cafe L0.6 km
- Coffee Bono0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Abbey's Hebburn Village0.6 km
- Dillons Fish Inn0.6 km
- Kwan's New Golden City0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Balti Masters0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- ASDA0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fellgate3.1 km
- Heworth3.8 km
- Brockley Whins4.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Aloysius Rc Jmi School0.1 km
- Argyle Street-Holystone Street0.2 km
- Argyle Street-School0.2 km
- Argyle Street-School0.2 km
- Caledonian Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE311AR · Data under Open Government Licence