Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

HOOKERGATE LANE, NE39 2BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOOKERGATE LANE, NE39 2BE.

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

570

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE39 2BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE39 2BE — age 39, 74% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE39 2BE is a safe, established residential area on Hookergate Lane, 0.2km from Spen in High Spen. Administratively it sits within Winlaton and High Spen ward and the Blaydon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE39 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00041557 (shared with 25 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 2BE. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

NE39 2BE has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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High Spen Primary School

Good203 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Wigs Place0.6 km
  • Spen And District Social Club0.7 km
  • Bute Arms0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Vip Teas0.6 km
  • Get Up And Go0.2 km
  • Living at Home @ High Spen Primary School0.2 km
  • The Beat N Track0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • High Spen Take Away0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Field House Farm Butchers0.5 km
  • Sunlea Store0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam5.3 km
  • Blaydon6.0 km
  • Prudhoe6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hookergate Lane0.0 km
  • Collingdon Road - Hookergate Lane0.1 km
  • High Spen Primary School0.1 km
  • Glossip Street0.1 km
  • Glossop Street-Roseview Cottage0.2 km