Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

BLAYDON BANK, NE21 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAYDON BANK, NE21 4AU.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE21 4AU 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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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE21 4AU spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE21 4AU is a safe, established residential area on Blaydon Bank, 0.6km from The Loup in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00041447 (shared with 8 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 4AU. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

NE21 4AU has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.2 km
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.3 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.4 km
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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School

Good393 pupils1.5 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close

Good114 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Blaydon Community Larder0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Kandola Brothers0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Blaydon Staffs Club0.5 km
  • The Huntsman0.0 km
  • The Yard0.4 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.9 km
  • Bisley Hotel0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.0 km
  • Blaydon Youth Centre0.5 km
  • Kentoci Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.5 km
  • Crispy Cod0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Oh My Cod0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon0.6 km
  • Metrocentre3.5 km
  • Dunston4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.0 km
  • Croftdale Road0.1 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.1 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Lawrence Court0.2 km
  • St Thomas More RC Academy0.3 km