Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

BEDA HILL, NE21 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDA HILL, NE21 4BD.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE21 4BD — age 53, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

NE21 4BD is a mixed residential area on Beda Hill, 0.4km from The Loup in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.

For families considering a move, NE21 4BD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00041445 (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 4BD. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 171,500

4 sales · Mean £ 182,500

Detached

£ 251,250

2 sales · Mean £ 251,250

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

Crime around NE21 4BD is moderate at 68 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 behaviour71
Shoplifting63
Violence and sexual offences51
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson12

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

Good0.3 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.4 km
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Parkhead Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Outstanding1.4 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close

Good114 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Blaydon Community Larder0.8 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Kandola Brothers0.3 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Blaydon Staffs Club0.4 km
  • The Huntsman0.1 km
  • The Yard0.3 km
  • Bisley Hotel0.3 km
  • Black Bull Hotel0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.1 km
  • Blaydon Youth Centre0.4 km
  • Kentoci Cafe0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.4 km
  • Crispy Cod0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Oh My Cod0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon0.4 km
  • Metrocentre3.5 km
  • Dunston4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Blaydon Bank-Lawrence Court0.1 km
  • Blaydon West Primary School0.2 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.2 km
  • Croftdale Road0.2 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.2 km