NE21 4DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillside, 0.3km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4DU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00041449 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE, NE21 4DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE, NE21 4DU.
242
46
£ 32,800 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE21 4DU 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
With 78% social renting, NE21 4DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4DU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 85,500
2 sales · Mean £ 85,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4DU has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
27 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Hanover Service Station0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Kandola Brothers0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Blaydon Staffs Club0.9 km
- The Huntsman0.4 km
- The Turf0.6 km
- The Yard0.8 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Branches Out of School Limited0.7 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.4 km
- St Pauls Church Hall0.9 km
- Winton Court Community Cafe0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.9 km
- Crispy Cod0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- East Ocean0.7 km
- Galaxy Pizza0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon1.0 km
- Metrocentre3.8 km
- Dunston4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Heddon View-Tynebank0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Cricket Ground0.1 km
- Heddon View-Tynebank0.2 km
- Blaydon Bank-Monarch Terrace0.2 km
- Back Lane-Heddon View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214DU · Data under Open Government Licence