Postcode report
Is NE16 3AQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NE16 3AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE16 3AQ is a postcode in Whickham North, Gateshead, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE16 3AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE16 3AQ are housing and schools and education, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE16 3AQ is based on Gateshead 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,017 residents, 1,927 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near NE16 3AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £136k from 43 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE16 3AQ can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE16 3AQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE16 3AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE16 3AQ
Is NE16 3AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE16 3AQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE16 3AQ?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE16 3AQ?
LocaleIQ matched NE16 3AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE16 3AQ?
The latest median sold price is £136k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE16 3AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.