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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 117 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
117
Deprivation level
10/10
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
54.24(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.97(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.52(+13%)
Shoplifting
12.82(+6%)
Vehicle crime
11.95(+166%)
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.

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
Detached2£248,000
Flats12£85,000
Semi-Detached33£155,000
Terraced43£150,000

10 years median price trend in Blakelaw

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

All postcodes in Blakelaw

NE53EA

Cyncopa Way

NE33EA

Kenton Lane

NE53DD

Ponteland Road

NE53EP

Ponteland Road

NE53EY

Murrayfield Road

NE53HQ

Deepdale Crescent

NE53ND

Cottage Lane

NE53NJ

Arden Crescent

NE33EJ

Ponteland Road

NE53TD

Cragston Avenue

NE33ED

Kenton Lane

NE53AP

Moorhead

NE53EH

Monroe Place

NE53JW

Ponteland Road

NE53SU

Colwyne Place

NE53TW

Lynton Court

NE53UA

Broxburn Court

NE53AB

Mckendrick Villas

NE53AU

Rose Terrace

NE53NT

Sunnyway

NE33GR

Shipton Lane

NE53AL

Ponteland Road

NE53BR

Ponteland Road

NE53DQ

Walling Road

NE53RF

Bonnington Way

NE53RP

Curzon Place

NE53XJ

Whitgrave Road

NE53XL

Beaufort Close

NE53LD

Druridge Drive

NE53LT

Broomhill Gardens

NE53SY

Drumsheugh Place

NE53JX

Hadstone Place

NE53QG

Magnolia Drive

NE53QL

Inchcliffe Crescent

NE53SE

Cragston Avenue

NE52LA

Stamfordham Road

NE53AE

Ponteland Road

NE53HS

Eastern Way

NE53HA

Heathfield Crescent

NE53NX

Lindfield Avenue

NE53QH

Wychcroft Way

NE53QS

Oakwood Place

NE53YN

St Ives Way

NE53YL

St Keverne Square

NE53DU

Springfield Road

NE53HH

Harehills Avenue

NE53SP

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53XD

Bowfell Avenue

NE53XR

Crossbank Road

NE53EQ

Ponteland Road

NE53NH

Yewvale Road

NE53XH

Selwyn Close

NE53AY

Chestnut Avenue

NE53BW

Blakelaw

NE53SH

Cragston Avenue

NE53UB

Gorse Hill Way

NE53HP

Moorvale Lane

NE53JE

Stamfordham Road

NE53LX

Embleton Gardens

NE53RU

Moulton Place

NE53XB

Bowfell Avenue

NE53XG

St Just Place

NE53BL

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53PB

Southmead Avenue

NE53QP

Carwarding Place

NE53RH

Chessar Avenue

NE53TL

Lynfield Court

NE53YB

Elsworth Green

NE53UU

Penshaw Green

NE33GL

Matlock Avenue

NE53EN

Ponteland Road

NE53TX

Heathcote Green

NE53DY

Firfield Road

NE53QF

Magnolia Drive

NE53TQ

Cragston Avenue

NE53XA

Scafell Drive

NE53XP

Spenfield Road

NE53YG

St Keverne Square

NE53JT

Blakemoor Place

NE53QA

Binswood Avenue

NE53SX

Yatesbury Avenue

NE53LA

Togstone Place

NE53LN

Radcliffe Place

NE53RZ

Chessar Avenue

NE53YH

St Keverne Square

NE53QY

Blackthorn Close

NE53RL

Moulton Place

NE53TJ

Lynfield Place

NE53YQ

Orchard Green

NE53RJ

Chessar Avenue

NE53SA

Moulton Place

NE53DB

Ponteland Road

NE53DE

Ponteland Road

NE53PD

Southmead Avenue

NE53SL

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53NB

Brookside Crescent

NE53PL

Lindfield Avenue

NE53RN

Hilton Avenue

NE53NY

Southmead Avenue

NE53YP

Bowfell Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.