NE21 4DS is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4DS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00041461 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE21 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE21 4DS.
383
35
£ 32,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE21 4DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in NE21 4DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4DS. The average age is 35.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE21 4DS is moderate at 54 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 Thomas More Catholic School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
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
26 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Hanover Service Station0.7 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Kandola Brothers0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Huntsman0.5 km
- The Turf0.6 km
- The Yard0.9 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.4 km
- Vulcan Inn0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Branches Out of School Limited0.6 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.5 km
- Blaydon Youth Centre1.0 km
- Kentoci Cafe1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd1.0 km
- Crispy Cod0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- East Ocean0.6 km
- Galaxy Pizza0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon1.1 km
- Metrocentre3.8 km
- Dunston4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Park Avenue-Springfield Road0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Alice Street0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Alice Street0.1 km
- Wylam View0.1 km
- Springfield Road-Cheviot Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214DS · Data under Open Government Licence