NE21 4AW is a mixed residential area on Lynwood Avenue, 0.3km from The Loup in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00041467 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNWOOD AVENUE, NE21 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNWOOD AVENUE, NE21 4AW.
294
44
£ 36,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE21 4AW spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE21 4AW. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 143,500
2 sales · Mean £ 143,500
Terraced
£ 124,950
5 sales · Mean £ 120,690
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE21 4AW is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blaydon West Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
St Thomas More Catholic School
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Parkhead Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Blaydon Community Larder0.8 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Kandola Brothers0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Blaydon Staffs Club0.2 km
- The Huntsman0.3 km
- The Yard0.2 km
- Bisley Hotel0.2 km
- Black Bull Hotel0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- McDonalds0.3 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.3 km
- Blaydon Youth Centre0.4 km
- Kentoci Cafe0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.3 km
- Crispy Cod0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Golden Dragon0.9 km
- Oh My Cod0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon0.3 km
- Metrocentre3.5 km
- Dunston4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Blaydon West Primary School0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Lawrence Court0.1 km
- Blaydon Bus Station Stand E0.2 km
- Blaydon Bus Station0.2 km
- Shibdon Road-West View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214AW · Data under Open Government Licence