Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

HELEN STREET, NE21 4ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELEN STREET, NE21 4ER.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE21 4ER — age 40, 82% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.

home £81,145 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE21 4ER is a safe, established residential area on Helen Street, 0.6km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE21 4ER represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00041452 (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 4ER. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 84,000

1 sales · Mean £ 84,000

Terraced

£ 75,000

19 sales · Mean £ 75,828

Flat

£ 86,000

1 sales · Mean £ 86,000

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

NE21 4ER has low crime rates — 28 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson18
Other crime8
Vehicle crime6

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 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.9 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.2 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.2 km
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Hanover Service Station0.4 km
  • Premier0.6 km
  • RW Wilson Chemist0.5 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Sweet Petite0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Turf0.5 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.6 km
  • Vulcan Inn0.6 km
  • Blaydon Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Crown And Cannon Inn0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Branches Out of School Limited0.5 km
  • St Pauls Church Hall0.8 km
  • Emmas Restaurant0.6 km
  • Watermill Teashop0.7 km
  • Winlaton Cafe0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.8 km
  • East Ocean0.6 km
  • Galaxy Pizza0.6 km
  • Moulin Pizza0.5 km
  • Roma Pizza0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon1.5 km
  • Metrocentre4.5 km
  • Dunston5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Lane-Snowdrop Close0.0 km
  • Black Lane-Valley Crescent0.1 km
  • Black Lane-Crocus Close0.3 km
  • Burn Road-Mosspool0.3 km
  • Black Lane-Burn Road0.3 km