Postcode report
Is NE39 1AB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NE39 1AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE39 1AB is a postcode in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE39 1AB, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE39 1AB are safety and local prosperity, while housing 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 NE39 1AB is based on Gateshead 022 Census 2021. It covers 5,560 residents, 552 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 18% 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 7/10.
For property prices near NE39 1AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE39 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £94k from 32 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE39 1AB can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 NE39 1AB 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 NE39 1AB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 NE39 1AB
Is NE39 1AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 22% 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 NE39 1AB?
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 NE39 1AB?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE39 1AB?
LocaleIQ matched NE39 1AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE39 1AB?
The latest median sold price is £94k based on 32 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE39 1AB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.