Area Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE21 postcode area.

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Population

18,054

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,950 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE21's 64% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £161k. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.

home £161,193 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE21 is a postcode district in Gateshead, North East, covering 532 active and 195 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NE21 (14%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (11%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NE21 are around £161k, down 13.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE21 at 328 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1825
Anti-social behaviour1333
Criminal damage and arson612
Shoplifting500
Other theft395

school Local Schools

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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School

Good393 pupils
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils
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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Oaklands Garden Centre
  • B&M Retail Limited
  • Best One
  • Blaydon Community Larder
  • Blaydon Convenience Store
  • + 27 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hotel Michelangelo
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Bistro 5
  • BLAYDON LIBRARY
  • BLAYDON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
  • Fed and Watered
  • Starbucks
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland
  • The Co-operative Group
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Blaydon Tandoori
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd
  • Crispy Cod
  • Domino's Pizza
  • East Ocean
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Bisley Hotel
  • Black Bull Hotel
  • Blaydon Cricket Club
  • Blaydon Staffs Club
  • Crown And Cannon Inn
  • + 13 more