NE35 9BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Watson Terrace, 0.4km from Boldon, West in Boldon Colliery. Administratively it sits within Boldon Colliery ward and the Jarrow constituency.
Within the NE35 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 NE35 9BL are sourced from Output Area E00043729 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATSON TERRACE, NE35 9BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSON TERRACE, NE35 9BL.
311
38
£ 34,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE35 9BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE35 9BL — age 38, 49% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE35 9BL. The average age is 37.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 87,500
5 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE35 9BL is moderate at 78 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
Boldon Nursery School
West Boldon Primary School
Boldon School
Hedworth Lane Primary School
East Boldon Junior School
Helen Gibson Nursery School
Hedworthfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.3 km
- Colliery Corner1.0 km
- Greggs PLC0.3 km
- Leos Wines (KD's ) Off Licence0.2 km
- M & J Sangha.1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Asda Cafe0.3 km
- Boldon Community Association0.7 km
- Support 81 Diner0.4 km
- Cafe Boldon0.9 km
- Tim Hortons0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bella Pizza0.8 km
- JJ's Deli0.3 km
- Karl's Golden Fry0.3 km
- Rising Sun Inn0.2 km
- Susan's Deli0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Clarion Hotel Boldon0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Black Horse0.3 km
- The Colliery Tavern1.0 km
- The Crown Hotel1.0 km
- The Red Lion Inn0.5 km
- The Shack0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins1.4 km
- Fellgate2.3 km
- East Boldon2.4 km
Bus Stops
- North Road-Wilfred Street0.1 km
- North Road-Boldon Drive0.2 km
- North Road0.2 km
- North Road-School0.2 km
- Boldon C Of E School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE359BL · Data under Open Government Licence