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About

Blakelaw is a residential ward situated in the western part of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. It contains several local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centres serving the neighbourhood. The layout is primarily functional, with a focus on providing housing and essential services for its residents.

A notable local feature is the extensive Blakelaw Park, which provides green space and recreational facilities. The area is well-connected by major roads like the West Road, facilitating travel into the city centre. The community is supported by active local organisations focused on neighbourhood initiatives. The architectural style and street patterns reflect its mid-20th century development as part of the city's expansion.

Area overview

On average Blakelaw has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blakelaw is £41,629 per year. There are 2 schools in Blakelaw: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blakelaw is home to around 11,468 people, with a population density of about 3,736.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
40.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blakelaw Population
11,468
Population density
3,736.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.43(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.09(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.38(+9%)
Shoplifting
11.68(0%)
Vehicle crime
10.55(+157%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,433
73.54%
Other White
625
5.45%
African
497
4.33%
Other Asian
308
2.69%
Arab
297
2.59%
Total population: 11,467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,526
28.79%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,106
24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,234
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,129
12.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
997
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 8,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,631
33.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,106
22.87%
Owns outright
778
16.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
760
15.71%
Other social rented
377
7.79%
Total households: 4,837

Property prices in Blakelaw

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £145,500 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £235,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blakelaw in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakelaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached30£152,500
Detached3£211,000
Flats13£75,000
Terraced35£148,000

10 years median price trend in Blakelaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakelaw.

All postcodes in Blakelaw

NE53NB

Brookside Crescent

NE53RS

Moulton Court

NE53AX

Fouracres Road

NE53AA

Revell Terrace

NE53SU

Colwyne Place

NE53QE

Kelston Way

NE53LX

Embleton Gardens

NE53XF

St Buryan Crescent

NE53PL

Lindfield Avenue

NE53LJ

Rennington Place

NE53UU

Penshaw Green

NE53UZ

St Austell Close

NE53BW

Blakelaw

NE53PU

Rothay Place

NE53QW

Prunus Walk

NE53AJ

Ponteland Road

NE53RN

Hilton Avenue

NE53YB

Elsworth Green

NE53AH

Ponteland Road

NE53LE

Maudlin Place

NE53SX

Yatesbury Avenue

NE53SP

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53HT

Eastern Way

NE53RP

Curzon Place

NE53SL

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53BS

Ponteland Road

NE53SE

Cragston Avenue

NE53UX

Grasswell Drive

NE53BP

Chestnut Avenue

NE53PA

Southmead Avenue

NE53BU

Brieryside

NE53DG

Lilac Crescent

NE53ND

Cottage Lane

NE53AL

Ponteland Road

NE53QT

Blakelaw

NE53NT

Sunnyway

NE53PJ

Lindfield Avenue

NE53BE

Fouracres Road

NE53AU

Rose Terrace

NE53LT

Broomhill Gardens

NE53EP

Ponteland Road

NE53HS

Eastern Way

NE53YN

St Ives Way

NE53SZ

Yatesbury Avenue

NE53PH

Rosehill Way

NE53AP

Moorhead

NE33GP

Dowding Lane

NE53TH

Lynton Place

NE33ED

Kenton Lane

NE33EJ

Ponteland Road

NE53HP

Moorvale Lane

NE53NH

Yewvale Road

NE53ER

Middle Garth

NE53TG

Foxglove Walk

NE53RU

Moulton Place

NE53TD

Cragston Avenue

NE53PB

Southmead Avenue

NE53EU

Hillsleigh Road

NE53NS

Deepbrook Road

NE53RD

Blakelaw

NE53RF

Bonnington Way

NE53YL

St Keverne Square

NE53UB

Gorse Hill Way

NE53YH

St Keverne Square

NE53LQ

Hauxley Gardens

NE53SY

Drumsheugh Place

NE53HX

Ponteland Road

NE53SA

Moulton Place

NE53HA

Heathfield Crescent

NE53XN

Scafell Drive

NE53PS

Ainslie Place

NE53DR

Cragston Avenue

NE53RH

Chessar Avenue

NE53TR

Histon Court

NE53EH

Monroe Place

NE53BJ

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53EA

Cyncopa Way

NE53TJ

Lynfield Place

NE53YP

Bowfell Close

NE53AW

Wingrove Road North

NE53SJ

Craigmillar Close

NE53TX

Heathcote Green

NE53DX

Springfield Road

NE53LP

Druridge Drive

NE53BT

Ponteland Road

NE53NE

Cottage Lane

NE53XX

Rawlston Way

NE53PR

Roundhill Avenue

NE53TZ

Lothian Court

NE53JX

Hadstone Place

NE53AS

Fouracres Road

NE53PN

Binswood Avenue

NE53AZ

Rose Terrace

NE53AE

Ponteland Road

NE53XG

St Just Place

NE53RR

Waltham Place

NE53UD

Gorse Hill Way

NE33GJ

Skendleby Drive

NE53NR

Springfield Road

NE53HL

Meadowdale Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.