NE21 4BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rushley 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 mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 14.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00041445 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSHLEY CRESCENT, NE21 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHLEY CRESCENT, NE21 4BH.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE21 4BH spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £195k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE21 4BH. 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
£ 195,000
12 sales · Mean £ 183,166
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4BH has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Parkhead Community Primary School
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Blaydon Community Larder1.0 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Kandola Brothers0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Blaydon Staffs Club0.5 km
- The Huntsman0.1 km
- The Yard0.5 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.9 km
- Bisley Hotel0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- McDonalds0.5 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.1 km
- Blaydon Youth Centre0.6 km
- Kentoci Cafe0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 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 Dragon0.7 km
- Moulin Pizza1.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon0.6 km
- Metrocentre3.6 km
- Dunston4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Croftdale Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.2 km
- St Thomas More RC Academy0.2 km
- Back Lane-School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214BH · Data under Open Government Licence