Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

CHESMOND DRIVE, NE21 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESMOND DRIVE, NE21 4BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 4BL — age 53, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £184k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.0% year-on-year.

home £184,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE21 4BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chesmond Drive, 0.6km from The Loup in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 24.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4BL 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 4BL. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 173,000

7 sales · Mean £ 164,428

Detached

£ 194,500

4 sales · Mean £ 183,875

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

NE21 4BL 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Good0.1 km
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St Thomas More Catholic School

Outstanding1483 pupils0.2 km
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Blaydon West Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 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 pupils1.3 km
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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School

Good393 pupils1.5 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close

Good114 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Kandola Brothers0.5 km
  • Premier1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Blaydon Staffs Club0.5 km
  • The Huntsman0.2 km
  • The Yard0.5 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.9 km
  • Bisley Hotel0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.2 km
  • Blaydon Youth Centre0.6 km
  • Kentoci Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.5 km
  • Crispy Cod0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Oh My Cod0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blaydon0.6 km
  • Metrocentre3.7 km
  • Dunston4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Croftdale Road0.1 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Croftdale Road0.2 km
  • St Thomas More RC Academy0.2 km
  • Blaydon Bank-Widdrington Road0.2 km
  • Back Lane-School0.3 km