Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DENEWAY, NE39 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENEWAY, NE39 1BD.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE39 1BD is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £169k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

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

NE39 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Deneway, 0.4km from Low Thornley in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Winlaton and High Spen ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE39 1BD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00042000 (shared with 5 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 NE39 1BD. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 167,500

12 sales · Mean £ 165,075

Detached

£ 190,500

1 sales · Mean £ 190,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NE39 1BD has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.2 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Thornley Woodlands Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon3.7 km
  • Metrocentre5.2 km
  • Dunston5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.1 km
  • Thornley Lane-Glamis Crescent0.1 km
  • Thornley Lane-Hollinhill0.1 km
  • Thornley Lane-Hollinhill0.2 km
  • Lockhaugh Road-Thornley Lane0.2 km