Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

GARDEN STREET, NE21 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN STREET, NE21 4AG.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE21 4AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NE21 4AG is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE21 4AG is a mixed residential area on Garden Street, 0.2km from The Loup in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE21 4AG represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00041468 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE21 4AG. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around NE21 4AG is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour68
Shoplifting64
Violence and sexual offences44
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.5 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close

Good114 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.3 km
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Lemington Riverside Primary School

Good162 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Blaydon Community Larder0.7 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Kandola Brothers0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Blaydon Staffs Club0.2 km
  • The Huntsman0.4 km
  • The Yard0.1 km
  • Bisley Hotel0.1 km
  • Black Bull Hotel0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • McDonalds0.2 km
  • The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Sound Inc Studios0.6 km
  • St Cuthberts Church0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Golden Dragon0.9 km
  • Oh My Cod0.9 km
  • Pachino Pizza0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon0.2 km
  • Metrocentre3.4 km
  • Dunston4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Blaydon Bus Station Stand E0.1 km
  • Blaydon Bus Station0.1 km
  • Blaydon Bus Station0.1 km
  • Blaydon Bus Station0.1 km
  • Shibdon Road-West View0.1 km