NE31 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Chaffinch Drive, 0.4km from Pelaw Main in Hebburn. Administratively it sits within Hebburn South ward and the Jarrow constituency.
For families considering a move, NE31 1BF represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 21.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE31 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00182877 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAFFINCH DRIVE, NE31 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAFFINCH DRIVE, NE31 1BF.
527
27
£ 39,200 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE31 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE31 1BF spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE31 1BF. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 204,950
23 sales · Mean £ 205,980
Detached
£ 284,950
72 sales · Mean £ 280,618
Terraced
£ 147,500
7 sales · Mean £ 148,171
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE31 1BF has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Toner Avenue Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
West Walker Primary School
Bill Quay Primary School
Hebburn Comprehensive School
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Tyneview Primary School
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Jill's Stationery0.9 km
- M I Dickson Ltd0.9 km
- Savers0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hebburn Sports Club0.2 km
- Hebburn Legion Social Club0.7 km
- Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- BERNARD'S KAFE0.4 km
- The TUF Hub0.4 km
- Cafe L0.9 km
- Fit Belli Deli0.8 km
- Siemens PLC0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dillons Fish Inn1.0 km
- Hebburn Takeaway0.5 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Balti Masters0.9 km
- Hartleyburn Deli0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- ASDA1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.4 km
- Fellgate2.7 km
- Brockley Whins4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road West-Burnheads Road0.2 km
- Victoria Road West-South Drive0.2 km
- Victoria Road West-Hartleyburn0.3 km
- Victoria Road West-Sports Ground0.3 km
- Victoria Road West-Hartleyburn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE311BF · Data under Open Government Licence