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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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakelaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£211,000£2,482
Flats14£77,500£1,370
Semi-Detached28£152,500£1,890
Terraced38£150,000£1,726

10 years median price trend in Blakelaw

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

All postcodes in Blakelaw

NE53EE

Firfield Road

NE53RY

Moulton Place

NE53DT

Crossbrook Road

NE53NA

Brookside Crescent

NE53TN

Lynton Way

NE53UY

Wansfell Avenue

NE53HD

Harehills Avenue

NE53NJ

Arden Crescent

NE53DA

Ponteland Road

NE53TQ

Cragston Avenue

NE53SN

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53QP

Carwarding Place

NE53HR

Blakelaw

NE53XE

Bedale Green

NE53DD

Ponteland Road

NE53JU

Houndelee Place

NE33GU

Elvaston Crescent

NE53JT

Blakemoor Place

NE53JS

Druridge Drive

NE53ET

Hillsleigh Road

NE53SF

Craigmillar Close

NE53LH

Bondicarr Place

NE53TY

Renfrew Green

NE53XB

Bowfell Avenue

NE53RL

Moulton Place

NE53PD

Southmead Avenue

NE53DE

Ponteland Road

NE53TE

Amersham Place

NE53XR

Crossbank Road

NE53BR

Ponteland Road

NE53UJ

West Farm Mews

NE33GL

Matlock Avenue

NE53EX

Heathfield Crescent

NE53EQ

Ponteland Road

NE53AQ

Moorside Court

NE53BB

Fouracres Road

NE53AB

Mckendrick Villas

NE53LD

Druridge Drive

NE53LR

Fallodon Gardens

NE33GR

Shipton Lane

NE53YG

St Keverne Square

NE53DQ

Walling Road

NE53HJ

Meadowdale Crescent

NE53QD

Inchcliffe Crescent

NE53AR

Ponteland Road

NE53QU

Lilac Crescent

NE53AN

Ponteland Road

NE53XZ

Cragston Avenue

NE33GN

Ambergate Way

NE53PP

Binswood Avenue

NE53BH

Greenhill View

NE33EE

Kenton Lane

NE53EY

Murrayfield Road

NE53RE

Chessar Avenue

NE53YJ

St Keverne Square

NE53XP

Spenfield Road

NE53LY

Brookside Crescent

NE53AD

Howat Avenue

NE53RW

Gishford Way

NE53DU

Springfield Road

NE53PE

Rosehill Way

NE53LA

Togstone Place

NE53TA

Chandra Place

NE53NX

Lindfield Avenue

NE53SH

Cragston Avenue

NE53QG

Magnolia Drive

NE53RB

Fulwell Green

NE53TS

Cragston Avenue

NE53QY

Blackthorn Close

NE53LN

Radcliffe Place

NE53EL

Ponteland Road

NE53XH

Selwyn Close

NE53TU

Redcroft Green

NE53LW

Alnmouth Court

NE53QS

Oakwood Place

NE53XW

St Just Place

NE53TT

Redcliffe Way

NE53JW

Ponteland Road

NE53XQ

Cross Bank Road

NE53JR

Stamfordham Road

NE53QZ

Rowan Way

NE53UG

Antrim Close

NE53HQ

Deepdale Crescent

NE53HB

Hillsleigh Road

NE53QF

Magnolia Drive

NE53QX

Elder Grove

NE53BL

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53ES

Eastern Way

NE53QA

Binswood Avenue

NE53TP

Histon Way

NE53QQ

Springfield Road

NE52LA

Stamfordham Road

NE53BD

Link Road

NE53PT

Roundhill Avenue

NE53BA

Whinmoor Place

NE53XL

Beaufort Close

NE53YQ

Orchard Green

NE53LG

Alnmouth Court

NE53XA

Scafell Drive

NE53LU

Doxford Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.