NE21 4BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Croftdale Road, 0.6km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
For families considering a move, NE21 4BG represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 33.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00041445 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFTDALE ROAD, NE21 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTDALE ROAD, NE21 4BG.
257
53
£ 36,800 /yr
45%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE21 4BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE21 4BG. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 188,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4BG has low crime rates — 26 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
St Thomas More Catholic School
Blaydon West Primary 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 One0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Hanover Service Station1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Kandola Brothers0.5 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Blaydon Staffs Club0.6 km
- The Huntsman0.2 km
- The Turf0.9 km
- The Yard0.5 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Branches Out of School Limited0.9 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.2 km
- Blaydon Youth Centre0.7 km
- Kentoci Cafe0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.6 km
- Crispy Cod0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Galaxy Pizza1.0 km
- Golden Dragon0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon0.7 km
- Metrocentre3.7 km
- Dunston4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Croftdale Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.1 km
- St Thomas More RC Academy0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.1 km
- Back Lane-School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214BG · Data under Open Government Licence