NE21 4EL is a safe, established residential area on Crocus Close, 0.4km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4EL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4EL are sourced from Output Area E00041471 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROCUS CLOSE, NE21 4EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROCUS CLOSE, NE21 4EL.
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47
£ 36,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE21 4EL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in NE21 4EL — 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 4EL. The average age is 47.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4EL has low crime rates — 33 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
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Parkhead Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Hanover Service Station0.5 km
- Parkhead News & Off License0.9 km
- Premier0.5 km
- RW Wilson Chemist0.6 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Huntsman0.7 km
- The Turf0.5 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.5 km
- Vulcan Inn0.6 km
- Black Bull Hotel1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Branches Out of School Limited0.5 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.7 km
- St Pauls Church Hall0.9 km
- Emmas Restaurant0.6 km
- Watermill Teashop0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Crispy Cod0.6 km
- East Ocean0.7 km
- Galaxy Pizza0.6 km
- Moulin Pizza0.6 km
- Roma Pizza0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon1.2 km
- Metrocentre4.2 km
- Dunston5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Black Lane-Crocus Close0.1 km
- Black Lane-Crocus Close0.1 km
- Black Lane-Daffodil Close0.1 km
- Back Lane-Twizell Avenue0.2 km
- Black Lane-Valley Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214EL · Data under Open Government Licence