Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

WESTWAY, NE21 4EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWAY, NE21 4EE.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE21 4EE 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in NE21 4EE — 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.

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

NE21 4EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westway, 0.3km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4EE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4EE are sourced from Output Area E00041457 (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 4EE. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

NE21 4EE has low crime rates — 29 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime19
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.4 km
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.0 km
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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School

Good393 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Hanover Service Station0.6 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Kandola Brothers0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Blaydon Staffs Club0.9 km
  • The Huntsman0.5 km
  • The Turf0.6 km
  • The Yard0.9 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Branches Out of School Limited0.6 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.5 km
  • St Pauls Church Hall0.9 km
  • Winton Court Community Cafe0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd1.0 km
  • Crispy Cod0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • East Ocean0.7 km
  • Galaxy Pizza0.6 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon1.0 km
  • Metrocentre3.9 km
  • Dunston4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Heddon View-Tynebank0.0 km
  • Heddon View-Tynebank0.1 km
  • Back Lane-Heddon View0.1 km
  • Back Lane-Twizell Avenue0.1 km
  • Wylam View0.2 km