NE21 4BE is a safe, established residential area on Bowland Crescent, 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00041447 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWLAND CRESCENT, NE21 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLAND CRESCENT, NE21 4BE.
278
35
£ 32,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE21 4BE 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE21 4BE spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £115k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE21 4BE. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
10 sales · Mean £ 105,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4BE has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Blaydon West Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic School
Parkhead Community Primary School
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Blaydon Community Larder0.9 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Kandola Brothers0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Blaydon Staffs Club0.5 km
- The Huntsman0.0 km
- The Yard0.4 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.9 km
- Winlaton Vulcan Rugby Club1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- McDonalds0.5 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Emmas Restaurant0.9 km
- Sound Inc Studios0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.5 km
- Crispy Cod0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.6 km
- Moulin Pizza1.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon0.6 km
- Metrocentre3.5 km
- Dunston4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.0 km
- Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.1 km
- Croftdale Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Lawrence Court0.3 km
- St Thomas More RC Academy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214BE · Data under Open Government Licence