Postcode Analysis Newcastle upon Tyne, North East

EDWARD STREET, NE3 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARD STREET, NE3 1EA.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Shoplifting23
Public order16
Other theft13
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Archibald First School

Outstanding337 pupils0.1 km
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Gosforth Junior High Academy

Outstanding760 pupils0.2 km
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Gosforth Central Middle School

Good557 pupils0.6 km
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Great Park Academy

60 pupils0.7 km
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Gosforth Academy

Good1995 pupils0.7 km
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Grange First School

Good339 pupils0.8 km
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School

Good243 pupils0.8 km
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Gosforth East Middle School

Good515 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
local_grocery_store

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