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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 87 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-Detached32£155,000
Terraced41£153,500

10 years median price trend in Blakelaw

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

All postcodes in Blakelaw

NE53RB

Fulwell Green

NE53RD

Blakelaw

NE53SJ

Craigmillar Close

NE53TY

Renfrew Green

NE53ER

Middle Garth

NE53NU

Lindfield Avenue

NE53AW

Wingrove Road North

NE53RR

Waltham Place

NE53UZ

St Austell Close

NE53BQ

Chestnut Avenue

NE53DR

Cragston Avenue

NE53LW

Alnmouth Court

NE53UG

Antrim Close

NE53XN

Scafell Drive

NE53BE

Fouracres Road

NE53EU

Hillsleigh Road

NE53NL

Holmesdale Road

NE53YF

St Keverne Square

NE53AQ

Moorside Court

NE53BU

Brieryside

NE53XF

St Buryan Crescent

NE53BB

Fouracres Road

NE53DS

Springfield Road

NE53PE

Rosehill Way

NE53XW

St Just Place

NE53BJ

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53HN

Moorview Crescent

NE53NA

Brookside Crescent

NE53PQ

Roundhill Avenue

NE53XE

Bedale Green

NE53HE

Harehills Avenue

NE53JR

Stamfordham Road

NE53LL

Birling Place

NE53LS

Coldingham Gardens

NE53PN

Binswood Avenue

NE53TE

Amersham Place

NE53UY

Wansfell Avenue

NE33EE

Kenton Lane

NE53AZ

Rose Terrace

NE53BD

Link Road

NE53DA

Ponteland Road

NE53ES

Eastern Way

NE53PS

Ainslie Place

NE53YJ

St Keverne Square

NE53RA

Barclay Place

NE53SQ

Craigmillar Close

NE53UE

Colebridge Close

NE33GS

Neston Court

NE53QN

Inchcliffe Crescent

NE53SZ

Yatesbury Avenue

NE53AH

Ponteland Road

NE53AR

Ponteland Road

NE53AX

Fouracres Road

NE53BS

Ponteland Road

NE53LB

Morwick Place

NE53LU

Doxford Gardens

NE53SF

Craigmillar Close

NE53UJ

West Farm Mews

NE33GU

Elvaston Crescent

NE53EL

Ponteland Road

NE53PJ

Lindfield Avenue

NE53QB

Sunnyway

NE53UD

Gorse Hill Way

NE53BA

Whinmoor Place

NE53LH

Bondicarr Place

NE53TR

Histon Court

NE53TS

Cragston Avenue

NE53AA

Revell Terrace

NE53HD

Harehills Avenue

NE53JU

Houndelee Place

NE53XX

Rawlston Way

NE53EB

Holden Place

NE53EX

Heathfield Crescent

NE53PY

Roundhill Avenue

NE53TZ

Lothian Court

NE53AN

Ponteland Road

NE53BT

Ponteland Road

NE53DG

Lilac Crescent

NE53EJ

Wilbury Place

NE53LJ

Rennington Place

NE53PU

Rothay Place

NE53QR

Two Ball Lonnen

NE53RW

Gishford Way

NE53BP

Chestnut Avenue

NE53TT

Redcliffe Way

NE53XZ

Cragston Avenue

NE33GH

Ashover Road

NE53AJ

Ponteland Road

NE53BY

Ponteland Road

NE53HT

Eastern Way

NE53LQ

Hauxley Gardens

NE53HJ

Meadowdale Crescent

NE53LY

Brookside Crescent

NE53RG

Rednam Place

NE33GJ

Skendleby Drive

NE53HB

Hillsleigh Road

NE53SG

Craigmillar Close

NE33GP

Dowding Lane

NE53LP

Druridge Drive

NE53NR

Springfield Road

Data Sources

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