Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DENTON VIEW, NE21 4DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENTON VIEW, NE21 4DY.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE21 4DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NE21 4DY has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

NE21 4DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Denton View, 0.4km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4DY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, 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 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00041454 (shared with 6 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 4DY. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 86,500

3 sales · Mean £ 89,833

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

NE21 4DY has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson17
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.2 km
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.1 km
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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School

Good393 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Hanover Service Station0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Kandola Brothers0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Blaydon Staffs Club0.8 km
  • The Huntsman0.4 km
  • The Turf0.7 km
  • The Yard0.8 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Branches Out of School Limited0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Emmas Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.8 km
  • Crispy Cod0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • East Ocean0.8 km
  • Galaxy Pizza0.8 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon0.9 km
  • Metrocentre3.8 km
  • Dunston4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Back Lane-School0.1 km
  • St Thomas More RC Academy0.1 km
  • Back Lane-Heddon View0.1 km
  • Heddon View-Tynebank0.2 km
  • Back Lane-Twizell Avenue0.2 km