Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

ORCHARD ROAD, NE39 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, NE39 1ED.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

282

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE39 1ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE39 1ED combines high owner-occupation (100%), strong property values (£262k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 45.5% year-on-year.

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

NE39 1ED is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Road, 0.5km from Highfield in Rowlands Gill. Administratively it sits within Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward and the Blaydon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE39, NE39 1ED offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 100% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, up 45.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NE39 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00041504 (shared with 12 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 1ED. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 207,950

6 sales · Mean £ 206,816

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE39 1ED has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Highfield Community Primary School

Good131 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

Good103 pupils0.4 km
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Rowlands Gill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Kandola Bros0.6 km
  • The Chop Shop0.7 km
  • Premier Stores0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Suhana's Fusion0.6 km
  • Mama Rosa0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Highfield Social Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Lintzford Garden Centre0.4 km
  • Brizzolari's0.9 km
  • SRMC0.7 km
  • The Orient0.9 km
  • Kingy's Cakes0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon6.1 km
  • Wylam7.3 km
  • Metrocentre7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield St Josephs Rc Primary School0.3 km
  • Dipwood Road-Orchard Road0.3 km
  • Dipwood Road-Riverside Way0.3 km
  • Dipwood Road-Bowes Lyon Close0.4 km
  • Smailes Lane-Stewartsfield0.4 km