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Blakelaw

England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / Blakelaw

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

106

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

35.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blakelaw Population

6,621

Population density

5,036.1 per km²

Demographics

British

5,639

85.16%

Other White

281

4.24%

Chinese

100

1.51%

Indian

1.31%

African

1.22%

Total population: 6,622

Housing

Social rents from council

821

27.75%

Owns with a mortgage

818

27.64%

Owns outright

616

20.82%

Private landlord or letting agency

322

10.88%

Other social rented

195

6.59%

Total households: 2,959

Property prices in Blakelaw

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £159,500 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £303,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£240,500	£189,875	£217,750	£273,750	£297,250
Flats	6	£85,500	£54,000	£78,750	£112,463	£129,363
Semi-Detached	38	£166,500	£103,825	£147,750	£186,000	£221,050
Terraced	18	£143,500	£107,013	£129,000	£159,000	£162,335

10 years price trend in Blakelaw

All postcodes in Blakelaw

NE54TX

Rollesby Court

NE53PY

Roundhill Avenue

NE53TT

Avonlea Way

NE53TZ

Lazonby Way

NE53XZ

Cragston Avenue

NE53EJ

Wilbury Place

NE53PU

Rothay Place

NE53QR

Two Ball Lonnen

NE53RW

Gishford Way

NE54BJ

Marlfield Court

NE53LY

Brookside Crescent

NE53RG

Rednam Place

NE53SG

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53ED

Fuchsia Place

NE53EE

Firfield Road

NE53NR

Springfield Road

NE53PA

Oakwood Place

NE53PH

Rosehill Way

NE53QZ

Rowan Way

NE53RT

Moulton Place

NE53SB

Sunnyway

NE53TA

Chandra Place

NE53TG

Blakelaw Road

NE54BG

Berrington Drive

NE54TF

Tredegar Close

NE53PP

Binswood Avenue

NE53RY

Moulton Place

NE53TB

Abercrombie Place

NE53JS

Chevington Gardens

NE53PT

Roundhill Avenue

NE53SN

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53SW

Blakelaw Road

NE53HX

Ponteland Road

NE53JY

Chevington Gardens

NE53PR

Rothay Place

NE53ST

Colwyne Place

NE53TF

Moulton Place

NE53TN

Lynton Way

NE53TP

Histon Court

NE54ER

Furness Grove

NE54TB

Caernarvon Close

NE53NS

Deepbrook Road

NE53QD

Inchcliffe Crescent

NE53QQ

Deepbrook Road

NE53RS

Blakelaw

NE53SD

Blakelaw Road

NE53SS

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53TH

Lynton Place

NE53TU

Blakelaw

NE54AW

Lazonby Way

NE53QE

Kelston Way

NE53QJ

Cambo Green

NE53QT

Blakelaw

NE53QX

Elder Grove

NE53RE

Chessar Avenue

NE53RQ

Melvin Place

NE53UF

Colebridge Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail