NE36 0AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Downhill Lane, 0.6km from Boldon, West in East Boldon and West Boldon. Administratively it sits within Boldon Colliery ward and the Jarrow constituency.
For families considering a move, NE36 0AX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE36 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00043738 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNHILL LANE, NE36 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNHILL LANE, NE36 0AX.
338
52
£ 42,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE36 0AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE36 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE36 0AX. The average age is 51.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 259,000
1 sales · Mean £ 259,000
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE36 0AX has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Boldon Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Boldon Nursery School
Town End Academy
Boldon School
Bexhill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sunflowers Nursery0.8 km
- Downhill Football Hub1.0 km
- Support 81 Diner0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cohens Chemist1.0 km
- Leos Wines (KD's ) Off Licence0.9 km
- West Boldon Post Office0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Rising Sun Inn0.9 km
- Ali's House of Pizza0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Black Horse0.5 km
- The Red Lion Inn0.3 km
- The Travelling Man0.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins2.2 km
- East Boldon2.4 km
- Fellgate2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Downhill Lane-Lawn Drive0.0 km
- Downhill Lane-Lawn Drive0.1 km
- Downhill Lane-Downhill Farm0.3 km
- Downhill Lane-Downhill Farm0.3 km
- Newcastle Road-Wayside0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE360AX · Data under Open Government Licence