NE3 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Rectory Grove, 0.4km from Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
For serious buyers, NE3 1AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £458k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE3 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00042706 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECTORY GROVE, NE3 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY GROVE, NE3 1AL.
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46
£ 57,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1AL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE3 1AL combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£458k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE3 1AL. The average age is 45.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 495,000
3 sales · Mean £ 478,333
Semi-Detached
£ 409,668
4 sales · Mean £ 404,834
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1AL has low crime rates — 35 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
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Gosforth Central Middle School
South Gosforth First School
Archibald First School
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Gosforth East Middle School
Great Park Academy
Gosforth Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Basilico0.5 km
- Days Of The Raj1.0 km
- Canny Crafty0.7 km
- Gosforth Flame0.4 km
- Lyndseys0.5 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- South Gosforth Wine Store0.6 km
- Love And Peas0.7 km
- Naturally North CBD1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Adrianos Deli0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Barca0.3 km
- Brandling Arms0.3 km
- Gosforth Conservative Club0.4 km
- The County0.4 km
- The Queen Victoria0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- South Gosforth Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Hooked Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Motijheel Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.8 km
- Newcastle4.2 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Church Avenue-Rectory Grove0.1 km
- Church Road - Rotherwell Road0.2 km
- Church Road - Moor Road North0.2 km
- Church Avenue-Church Road0.3 km
- Church Avenue-Church Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31AL · Data under Open Government Licence