Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

LYNWOOD AVENUE, NE21 4AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNWOOD AVENUE, NE21 4AW.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour70
Shoplifting63
Violence and sexual offences47
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.4 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.3 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close

Good114 pupils1.3 km
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Lemington Riverside Primary School

Good162 pupils1.5 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
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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