NE21 4BU is a safe, established residential area on Ruth Avenue, 0.5km from Bleach Green 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00041447 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUTH AVENUE, NE21 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTH AVENUE, NE21 4BU.
278
35
£ 32,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE21 4BU 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 4BU spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £97k 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 4BU. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,500
9 sales · Mean £ 91,944
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4BU has low crime rates — 28 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
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Blaydon Community Larder0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Kandola Brothers0.3 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Blaydon Staffs Club0.6 km
- The Huntsman0.1 km
- The Turf1.0 km
- The Yard0.5 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Branches Out of School Limited1.0 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.1 km
- Winton Court Community Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 8 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 Cod0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Galaxy Pizza1.0 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon0.7 km
- Metrocentre3.5 km
- Dunston4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.1 km
- Croftdale Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Monarch Terrace0.2 km
- Pine Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214BU · Data under Open Government Licence