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.
LAWRENCE AVENUE, NE21 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE AVENUE, NE21 4AZ.
294
44
£ 36,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Blaydon West Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
St Thomas More Catholic School
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Parkhead Community Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE214AZ · Data under Open Government Licence