NE21 4DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River View, 0.1km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4DT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE21 4DT are sourced from Output Area E00041454 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVER VIEW, NE21 4DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER VIEW, NE21 4DT.
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£ 32,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE21 4DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 71% of tenure in NE21 4DT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 17.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE21 4DT. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
7 sales · Mean £ 90,571
Terraced
£ 82,000
1 sales · Mean £ 82,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4DT has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
St Thomas More Catholic School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Blaydon West Primary School
Parkhead Community Primary School
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Hanover Service Station0.6 km
- Kandola Brothers0.7 km
- Parkhead News & Off License0.6 km
- Premier0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Huntsman0.5 km
- The Turf0.5 km
- The Yard0.9 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.4 km
- Vulcan Inn0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Branches Out of School Limited0.5 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.5 km
- St Pauls Church Hall0.8 km
- Winton Court Community Cafe0.8 km
- Emmas Restaurant0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Crispy Cod0.2 km
- East Ocean0.6 km
- Galaxy Pizza0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.6 km
- Moulin Pizza0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon1.1 km
- Metrocentre3.8 km
- Dunston4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wylam View0.0 km
- Wylam View0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Alice Street0.1 km
- Blaydon Bank-Alice Street0.1 km
- Heddon View-Tynebank0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214DT · Data under Open Government Licence