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Blakelaw

About

Blakelaw is a residential area located in the west of Newcastle upon Tyne. The ward is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some low-rise flats. It is bordered by Fenham to the east and Cowgate to the south, with easy access to the A1 and A69 roads. The area has several local amenities, including shops, schools, and community centres.

Blakelaw is home to Blakelaw Park, a green space with playgrounds and walking paths. The ward has a strong sense of community, with regular events organised by local groups. Public transport links provide connections to Newcastle city centre and surrounding areas. The area has undergone regeneration efforts in recent years, focusing on housing improvements and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Blakelaw has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113 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 of residents in Blakelaw is £35,578 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
113
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
40.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Blakelaw

NE53PD

Lindfield Avenue

NE53RJ

Chessar Avenue

NE53SA

Moulton Place

NE53SL

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53NB

Brookside Crescent

NE53NY

Southmead Avenue

NE53PL

Lindfield Avenue

NE53RN

Hilton Avenue

NE53YP

Bowfell Close

NE53AW

Wingrove Road North

NE53ER

Middle Garth

NE53NU

Lindfield Avenue

NE53RB

Fulwell Green

NE53RD

Blakelaw

NE53RR

Waltham Place

NE53SJ

Craigmillar Close

NE53UZ

St Austell Close

NE53TY

Blakelaw

NE53BE

Deepdale Crescent

NE53BQ

Chestnut Avenue

NE53DR

Cragston Avenue

NE53EU

Hillsleigh Road

NE53LW

Alnmouth Court

NE53NL

Holmesdale Road

NE53UG

Antrim Close

NE53XN

Scafell Drive

NE53YF

St Keverne Square

NE53AQ

Ponteland Road

NE53BB

Fouracres Road

NE53BU

Brieryside

NE53DS

Crossbrook Road

NE53PE

Rosehill Way

NE53XF

St Buryan Crescent

NE53XW

St Just Place

NE53XE

Bedale Green

NE53BJ

Chestnut Avenue

NE53HE

Harehills Avenue

NE53HN

Moorview Crescent

NE53JR

Two Ball Lonnen

NE53LL

Birling Place

NE53LS

Coldingham Gardens

NE53NA

Brookside Crescent

NE53PN

Binswood Avenue

NE53PQ

Binswood Avenue

NE53TE

Amersham Place

NE53UY

Grasswell Drive

NE33EE

Bedale Green

NE53AZ

Rose Terrace

NE53BD

Link Road

NE53DA

Ponteland Road

NE53ES

Eastern Way

NE53PS

Ainslie Place

NE53RA

Barclay Place

NE53SQ

Craigmillar Close

NE53UE

Colebridge Close

NE53YJ

St Keverne Square

NE33GS

Neston Court

NE53AH

Ponteland Road

NE53AR

Fouracres Road

NE53AX

Fouracres Road

NE53BS

Ponteland Road

NE53LB

Morwick Place

NE53LU

Doxford Gardens

NE53QN

Inchcliffe Crescent

NE53SF

Craigmillar Close

NE53SZ

Yatesbury Avenue

NE53UJ

West Farm Mews

NE33GU

Elvaston Crescent

NE53BA

Chestnut Avenue

NE53EL

Ponteland Road

NE53LH

Bondicarr Place

NE53PJ

Lindfield Avenue

NE53QB

Kelston Way

NE53TR

Histon Court

NE53UD

Gorse Hill Way

NE53AA

Revell Terrace

NE53HD

Harehills Avenue

NE53JU

Houndelee Place

NE53TS

Cragston Avenue

NE53XX

Cragston Avenue

NE53TT

Avonlea Way

NE53BP

Chestnut Avenue

NE53EB

Holden Place

NE53EX

Heathfield Crescent

NE53PY

Roundhill Avenue

NE53TZ

Lazonby Way

NE53XZ

Cragston Avenue

NE33GH

Ashover Road

NE53BT

Greenhill View

NE53AJ

Ponteland Road

NE53AN

Ponteland Road

NE53QR

Two Ball Lonnen

NE53BY

Ponteland Road

NE53DG

Lilac Crescent

NE53EJ

Wilbury Place

NE53HT

Eastern Way

NE53LJ

Rennington Place

NE53LQ

Hauxley Gardens

NE53PU

Rothay Place

NE53RW

Gishford Way