NE39 postcode area
The NE39 postcode district spans 5 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in County Durham, Gateshead. Area Scores range from 17 to 59 across them.
In summary
There is a sharp split within the NE39 district: Burnopfield scores 60 out of 100 (#2,774 of 6,856 nationally) while Chopwell & High Spen sits at 18 — neighbours on the map, 42 points apart on the index. 1 of the 5 rank in the most-deprived third of England; none reaches the least-deprived third. Median prices range from £133,995 in Chopwell & High Spen to £209,500 in Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh. Note that the district straddles 2 local authorities — County Durham and Gateshead — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BurnopfieldCounty Durham | 2,774 | 60 | £165,000 |
| Benfieldside, Hamsterley & MedomsleyCounty Durham | 2,802 | 59 | £193,000 |
| Blaydon North & Winlaton MillGateshead | 3,042 | 56 | £172,500 |
| Rowlands Gill & LockhaughGateshead | 3,474 | 49 | £209,500 |
| Chopwell & High SpenGateshead | 5,653 | 18 | £133,995 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around NE39.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.