NE35 9DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ernest Street, 0.6km from Boldon, West in Boldon Colliery. Administratively it sits within Boldon Colliery ward and the Jarrow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE35 9DW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.4% 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 NE35 9DW are sourced from Output Area E00043727 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ERNEST STREET, NE35 9DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERNEST STREET, NE35 9DW.
379
37
£ 34,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE35 9DW 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 58% social renting, NE35 9DW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE35 9DW. The average age is 37.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,750
4 sales · Mean £ 83,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE35 9DW is moderate at 56 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
Boldon School
West Boldon Primary School
Hedworth Lane Primary School
Helen Gibson Nursery School
East Boldon Junior School
Biddick Hall Infants' School
East Boldon Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.5 km
- Colliery Corner0.9 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Leos Wines (KD's ) Off Licence0.5 km
- M & J Sangha.0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Asda Cafe0.5 km
- Boldon Community Association0.3 km
- Support 81 Diner0.7 km
- Tim Hortons0.9 km
- Boldon and Cleadon Community Library0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bella Pizza0.7 km
- JJ's Deli0.5 km
- Karl's Golden Fry0.5 km
- Rising Sun Inn0.5 km
- Susan's Deli0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Black Horse0.6 km
- The Colliery Tavern0.9 km
- The Crown Hotel1.0 km
- The Red Lion Inn0.8 km
- The Shack0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ASDA0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins1.2 km
- East Boldon2.1 km
- Fellgate2.4 km
Bus Stops
- New Road-Ernest Street0.1 km
- New Road-Ernest Street0.1 km
- New Road-School0.2 km
- Boldon School0.4 km
- New Road-John Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE359DW · Data under Open Government Licence