NE3 1EA is a sought-after residential area on Edward Street, 0.6km from Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne. Administratively it sits within Fawdon & West Gosforth ward and the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.
For serious buyers, NE3 1EA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00042371 (shared with 66 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWARD STREET, NE3 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARD STREET, NE3 1EA.
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38
£ 56,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE3 1EA 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE3 1EA's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE3 1EA. The average age is 38.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE3 1EA has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Archibald First School
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great Park Academy
Gosforth Academy
Grange First School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Gosforth East Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Basilico0.6 km
- Days Of The Raj0.8 km
- Dragon Palace0.9 km
- Endless kitchen0.9 km
- Canny Crafty0.1 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Nisa Local0.9 km
- The Best One0.7 km
- Carruthers And Kent0.6 km
- W H Smith0.4 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Great North Chippy1.0 km
- Pronto Pizza0.9 km
- The Fish Stop0.9 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Naked Deli0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Barca0.4 km
- Brandling Arms0.4 km
- Gosforth Conservative Club0.4 km
- The County0.5 km
- The Queen Victoria0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors4.0 km
- Newcastle4.3 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Salters Road-Linden Road0.1 km
- Jubilee Road-Lansdowne Court0.1 km
- Gosforth Junior High Academy0.1 km
- Salters Road-Jubilee Road0.1 km
- Salter's Road - Hedley Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE31EA · Data under Open Government Licence