Postcode Analysis South Tyneside, North East

CHAFFINCH DRIVE, NE31 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAFFINCH DRIVE, NE31 1BF.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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.

home £264,623 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft6
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Toner Avenue Primary School

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Good1197 pupils0.8 km
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West Walker Primary School

Good225 pupils1.0 km
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Bill Quay Primary School

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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Hebburn Comprehensive School

Good826 pupils1.1 km
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St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Tyneview Primary School

Good289 pupils1.3 km
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Hebburn Lakes Primary School

Good467 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hebburn Sports Club0.2 km
  • Hebburn Legion Social Club0.7 km
  • Hebburn Protestant Conservative Club0.9 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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
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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