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.
NE21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE21 postcode area.
18,054
45
£ 36,950 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
Blaydon West Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Parkhead Community Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Oaklands Garden Centre
- B&M Retail Limited
- Best One
- Blaydon Community Larder
- Blaydon Convenience Store
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Michelangelo
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bistro 5
- BLAYDON LIBRARY
- BLAYDON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
- Fed and Watered
- Starbucks
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland
- The Co-operative Group
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Blaydon Tandoori
- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd
- Crispy Cod
- Domino's Pizza
- East Ocean
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Bisley Hotel
- Black Bull Hotel
- Blaydon Cricket Club
- Blaydon Staffs Club
- Crown And Cannon Inn
- + 13 more
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Area Profile: NE21 · Data under Open Government Licence