NE32 3DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Watson Street, 0.5km from Howdon Panns in Jarrow. Administratively it sits within Primrose ward and the Jarrow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE32 3DR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% 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 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3DR are sourced from Output Area E00043673 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATSON STREET, NE32 3DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSON STREET, NE32 3DR.
302
36
£ 30,500 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE32 3DR 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.
Area Character
With 94% social renting, NE32 3DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE32 3DR. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NE32 3DR is above average at 108 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.
school Local Schools
Dunn Street Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Clervaux Nursery School
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
Jarrow School
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
Percy Main Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Venue0.6 km
- Sambuca Tyne Tunnel0.7 km
- Coffee Stop0.7 km
- Movie Night Delights0.6 km
- Orangery Cafe @ The Old Rectory0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- McColl's0.2 km
- CARD FACTORY0.6 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Eastfield Stores0.6 km
- M I Dickson Ltd (pork Shop)0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Expresso Slots0.6 km
- Jarrow's Gin and Ale House0.5 km
- Johnnies0.5 km
- The Ben Lomond0.7 km
- The Jarrow Civic Hall0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Wm Morrison Supemarkets Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Addict0.6 km
- Viking Tandoori Takeaway0.7 km
- Best Pizza Jarrow Limited0.6 km
- Delicious City0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Rectory0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fellgate3.0 km
- Brockley Whins3.1 km
- East Boldon5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Priory Road-Pearson Place0.1 km
- Priory Road-Pearson Place0.1 km
- Pedestrian Tunnel South0.2 km
- Chaytor Street-Ferry Street0.3 km
- Chaytor Street-Ferry Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE323DR · Data under Open Government Licence