Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

LILY CLOSE, NE21 4EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILY CLOSE, NE21 4EG.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE21 4EG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in NE21 4EG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4EG 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. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, 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 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00041456 (shared with 4 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 4EG. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 125,000

4 sales · Mean £ 124,250

Semi-Detached

£ 84,000

1 sales · Mean £ 84,000

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

Crime around NE21 4EG is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour92
Violence and sexual offences68
Shoplifting54
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.7 km
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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.8 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.1 km
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Hanover Service Station0.2 km
  • Parkhead News & Off License0.9 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • RW Wilson Chemist0.4 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Huntsman1.0 km
  • The Turf0.3 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.4 km
  • Vulcan Inn0.4 km
  • Winlaton Vulcan Rugby Club1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Branches Out of School Limited0.3 km
  • The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited1.0 km
  • St Pauls Church Hall0.7 km
  • Emmas Restaurant0.5 km
  • Watermill Teashop0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.6 km
  • East Ocean0.5 km
  • Galaxy Pizza0.4 km
  • Moulin Pizza0.4 km
  • Roma Pizza0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon1.5 km
  • Metrocentre4.3 km
  • Dunston5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Lane-Snowdrop Close0.1 km
  • Black Lane-Valley Crescent0.2 km
  • North Street0.2 km
  • North Street0.2 km
  • Burn Road-Mosspool0.2 km