Blakelaw is a residential area located in the western part of Newcastle upon Tyne, approximately 2 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and low-rise flats. It is bordered by Cowgate to the east and Chapel House to the west, with good transport links via the A1 and local bus routes.
The area features basic amenities, including a small shopping precinct, a primary school, and several green spaces like Blakelaw Park. While it lacks major attractions, its proximity to the city center makes it a practical choice for commuters. The housing is mostly affordable, catering to families and first-time buyers. Blakelaw has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on community and convenience.
On average Blakelaw has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blakelaw is £34,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Blakelaw: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £280,000.
Type | Sales | Median |
---|---|---|
Detached | 3 | £240,000 |
Flats | 4 | £79,500 |
Semi-Detached | 41 | £162,500 |
Terraced | 21 | £140,000 |
10 years price trend in Blakelaw
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Ponteland Road
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Cragston Avenue
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Ashgill Mews
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Blakelaw Road
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Inchcliffe Crescent
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Colwyne Place
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Lynton Court
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Broxburn Court
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Felthorpe Court
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Walling Road
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Bonington Way
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Curzon Place
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Etal Way
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Hadstone Place
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Firfield Road
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Cambo Green
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Cragston Avenue
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Two Ball Lonnen
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Abercrombie Place
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Lindfield Avenue
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Oakwood Place
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Wychcroft Way
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Hensby Court
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Craigmillar Avenue
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Brecon Close
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Cragston Avenue
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Blakelaw Road
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Hickling Court
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Druridge Drive
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Southmead Avenue
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Carwarding Place
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Chessar Avenue
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Hilton Avenue
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Lynfield Court
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Rawlston Way
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Haggerston Crescent
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Redcliffe Way
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Dereham Court
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Blakemoor Place
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Binswood Avenue
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Firfield Road
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Yatesbury Avenue
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Cragston Avenue
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Berrington Drive
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Crosslands Court
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Beaumaris Way
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Haggerston Close
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Blackthorn Close
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Moulton Place
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Chessar Avenue
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Histon Way
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Haggerston Court
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Lindfield Avenue
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Chessar Avenue
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Moulton Place
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Craigmillar Avenue
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Pallinsburn Court
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Wroxham Court
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Southmead Avenue
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Lindfield Avenue
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Hilton Avenue
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Lindfield Avenue
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Fulwell Green
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Blakelaw
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Waltham Place
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Craigmillar Close
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Blakelaw
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Melkington Court
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Lazonby Way
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Antrim Close
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St Just Place
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Rosehill Way
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Hendersyde Close
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Binswood Avenue
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Binswood Avenue
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Amersham Place
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Melkington Court
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Kirkland Chase
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Ainslie Place
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Barclay Place
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Craigmillar Close
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Colebridge Close
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Lampeter Close
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Inchcliffe Crescent
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Craigmillar Close
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Yatesbury Avenue
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West Farm Mews
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Ashgill Mews
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Haggerston Crescent
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Ponteland Road
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Lindfield Avenue
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Kelston Way
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Histon Court
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Gorse Hill Way
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Wensley Close
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Furness Grove
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Haggerston Close
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Houndelee Place
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Cragston Avenue
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Cragston Avenue
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.