NE3 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Church Avenue, 0.4km from Gosforth, South in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE3 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00042381 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH AVENUE, NE3 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH AVENUE, NE3 1AN.
250
35
£ 57,000 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE3 1AN spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE3 1AN. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 312,500
9 sales · Mean £ 302,277
Terraced
£ 345,000
4 sales · Mean £ 321,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1AN has low crime rates — 31 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
South Gosforth First School
Gosforth Central Middle School
Archibald First School
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Gosforth East Middle School
Great Park Academy
Gosforth Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Basilico0.6 km
- Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre0.4 km
- Ophelia0.4 km
- Pak Lok0.6 km
- Thyme Square Cafe0.5 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Love And Peas0.6 km
- Naturally North CBD0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- Carruthers And Kent0.7 km
- Newlands Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Hooked Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Motijheel Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Ahad's Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- Avopoke0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Gosforth Empire Club And Institute0.7 km
- The Victory Pub0.7 km
- Blacksmiths Arms0.4 km
- Barca0.4 km
- Brandling Arms0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.8 km
- Newcastle4.3 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church Avenue-Rectory Grove0.2 km
- Church Avenue-Church Road0.2 km
- Church Avenue-Church Road0.2 km
- South Gosforth Metro0.3 km
- South Gosforth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31AN · Data under Open Government Licence