NE21 4EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Winlaton in Blaydon. Administratively it sits within Blaydon ward and the Blaydon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE21 4EB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4EB are sourced from Output Area E00041454 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE21 4EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE21 4EB.
318
32
£ 32,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE21 4EB 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
NE21 4EB has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE21 4EB. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE21 4EB has low crime rates — 27 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
28 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Hanover Service Station0.6 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Kandola Brothers0.7 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Blaydon Staffs Club0.9 km
- The Huntsman0.5 km
- The Turf0.6 km
- The Yard0.9 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Branches Out of School Limited0.6 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited0.5 km
- Blaydon Youth Centre1.0 km
- Kentoci Cafe1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd1.0 km
- Crispy Cod0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- East Ocean0.7 km
- Galaxy Pizza0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blaydon1.0 km
- Metrocentre3.9 km
- Dunston4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Heddon View-Tynebank0.1 km
- Heddon View-Tynebank0.1 km
- Wylam View0.1 km
- Wylam View0.1 km
- Back Lane-Heddon View0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE214EB · Data under Open Government Licence