NE21 4BX is a safe, established residential area on Widdrington Road, 0.6km 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. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00041447 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIDDRINGTON ROAD, NE21 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIDDRINGTON ROAD, NE21 4BX.
278
35
£ 32,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE21 4BX 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
No single demographic signal dominates NE21 4BX — age 35, 63% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £145k 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 4BX. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 138,000
6 sales · Mean £ 135,170
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4BX has low crime rates — 27 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
11 nearby- Blaydon Staffs Club0.6 km
- The Huntsman0.1 km
- The Turf1.0 km
- The Yard0.5 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- McDonalds0.5 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Emmas Restaurant0.8 km
- Sound Inc Studios0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 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 Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.1 km
- Croftdale Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Monarch Terrace0.3 km
- Pine Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214BX · Data under Open Government Licence