NE21 4BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4BN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00041449 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE21 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE21 4BN.
242
46
£ 32,800 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE21 4BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE21 4BN has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE21 4BN. The average age is 45.5. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4BN 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
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
26 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Hanover Service Station0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Kandola Brothers0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Blaydon Staffs Club0.7 km
- The Huntsman0.2 km
- The Turf0.9 km
- The Yard0.6 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Branches Out of School Limited0.9 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Emmas Restaurant0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.6 km
- Crispy Cod0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- East Ocean1.0 km
- Galaxy Pizza0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon0.7 km
- Metrocentre3.6 km
- Dunston4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Croftdale Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.1 km
- St Thomas More RC Academy0.2 km
- Blaydon Bank-Monarch Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214BN · Data under Open Government Licence