NE3 1DG is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from South Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Dene & South Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE3 1DG offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE3 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00042716 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE3 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE3 1DG.
280
40
£ 57,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1DG 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
NE3 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DG. The average age is 39.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1DG has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Mary's Catholic School
Gosforth Central Middle School
Gosforth East Middle School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Balliol Primary School
Archibald First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Retail Shop Freeman Hospital0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- South Gosforth Wine Store0.2 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The Boulevard Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- South Gosforth Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Gormans Longbenton0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Hooked Fish and Chips0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Lyndseys0.3 km
- Coffee House And WH Smith0.8 km
- Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre0.2 km
- Ophelia0.2 km
- Pak Lok0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Innisfree Social Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Victory Pub0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors3.9 km
- Newcastle4.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- South Gosforth Roundabout0.1 km
- South Gosforth Roundabout0.1 km
- South Gosforth Roundabout0.1 km
- South Gosforth Roundabout0.2 km
- Benton Park Road-Freeman Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31DG · Data under Open Government Licence