Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

ETHEL AVENUE, NE21 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ETHEL AVENUE, NE21 4BY.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE21 4BY — age 38, 74% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £107k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE21 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Ethel 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 terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00041472 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE21 4BY. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 96,000

11 sales · Mean £ 96,827

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE21 4BY has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Vehicle crime29
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order9

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.2 km
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.4 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.1 km
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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School

Good393 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
fastfood

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 Road0.2 km
  • Pine Road0.2 km
  • Pine Road0.2 km