Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

BLAYDON BANK, NE21 4AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

242

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE21 4AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 78% of tenure in NE21 4AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

NE21 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blaydon Bank, 0.5km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00041449 (shared with 5 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 4AY. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 292,500

1 sales · Mean £ 292,500

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

NE21 4AY has low crime rates — 24 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 offences41
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order6

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.1 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.2 km
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.1 km
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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School

Good393 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Hanover Service Station0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Kandola Brothers0.4 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Blaydon Staffs Club0.7 km
  • The Huntsman0.2 km
  • The Turf0.9 km
  • The Yard0.6 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.7 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Branches Out of School Limited0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.2 km
  • Winton Court Community Cafe1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.7 km
  • Crispy Cod0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • East Ocean0.9 km
  • Galaxy Pizza0.9 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon0.7 km
  • Metrocentre3.6 km
  • Dunston4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.1 km
  • Croftdale Road0.1 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.1 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Monarch Terrace0.1 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Cricket Ground0.2 km