Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

LAWRENCE AVENUE, NE21 4AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE AVENUE, NE21 4AZ.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE21 4AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 25.4% year-on-year.

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

NE21 4AZ is a safe, established residential area on Lawrence Avenue, 0.4km from The Loup in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE21 4AZ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00041467 (shared with 7 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 4AZ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,000

5 sales · Mean £ 147,500

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

NE21 4AZ has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour61
Violence and sexual offences50
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8

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

Good0.2 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.3 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.4 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close

Good114 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Blaydon Community Larder0.9 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Kandola Brothers0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.2 km
  • Blaydon Youth Centre0.5 km
  • Kentoci Cafe0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.4 km
  • Crispy Cod0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Oh My Cod0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon0.4 km
  • Metrocentre3.5 km
  • Dunston4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Blaydon Bank-Lawrence Court0.2 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.2 km
  • Blaydon West Primary School0.2 km
  • Croftdale Road0.2 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.3 km