Postcode Analysis South Tyneside, North East

WILBERFORCE STREET, NE32 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILBERFORCE STREET, NE32 3AR.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,500 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE32 3AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NE32 3AR has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 153.3% year-on-year.

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

NE32 3AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Wilberforce Street, 0.6km from Jarrow, East in Jarrow. Administratively it sits within Primrose ward and the Jarrow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE32 3AR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £103k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 153.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NE32 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00043678 (shared with 8 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 NE32 3AR. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 74,500

4 sales · Mean £ 77,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NE32 3AR is above average at 119 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting128
Violence and sexual offences92
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow

Good206 pupils0.2 km
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Dunn Street Primary School

Good152 pupils0.2 km
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Clervaux Nursery School

Outstanding69 pupils0.5 km
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Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School

Good310 pupils0.6 km
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Jarrow School

Good804 pupils0.9 km
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St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Boustead Chemist0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • LIFESTYLE EXPRESS0.9 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Rectory0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Jarrow Buffs0.6 km
  • The Alberta Social Club0.8 km
  • Expresso Slots0.6 km
  • Jarrow Conservative Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Jarrow's Gin and Ale House0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Be Modern0.9 km
  • Hive Coffee Company0.5 km
  • Mariellie's0.6 km
  • Rosies Cafe0.5 km
  • The Venue0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supemarkets Limited0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Best Pizza Jarrow Limited0.6 km
  • Delicious City0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Golden Bull Chippy0.6 km
  • Pizza Addict0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fellgate2.6 km
  • Brockley Whins2.7 km
  • East Boldon5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Howard Street-Stothard Street0.1 km
  • St Bedes Rc Jmi School0.2 km
  • Howard Street-Seine Court0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km