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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

NE53QZ

Rowan Way

NE53RT

Moulton Place

NE53TA

Chandra Place

NE53TG

Foxglove Walk

NE53DT

Crossbrook Road

NE53ED

Fuchsia Place

NE53EE

Firfield Road

NE53LR

Fallodon Gardens

NE53PA

Southmead Avenue

NE53PH

Rosehill Way

NE53SB

Sunnyway

NE53XQ

Cross Bank Road

NE53AD

Howat Avenue

NE53HZ

Deepdale Crescent

NE53PP

Binswood Avenue

NE53RY

Moulton Place

NE53TB

Abercrombie Place

NE53UT

Houghton Avenue

NE33GT

Kelvedon Avenue

NE53BN

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53BX

Ponteland Road

NE53LE

Maudlin Place

NE53PT

Roundhill Avenue

NE53QU

Lilac Crescent

NE53SN

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53SW

Blakelaw Road

NE53AS

Fouracres Road

NE53NE

Cottage Lane

NE53QW

Prunus Walk

NE53BH

Greenhill View

NE53DF

Ponteland Road

NE53HR

Blakelaw

NE53JS

Druridge Drive

NE53UX

Grasswell Drive

NE53HX

Ponteland Road

NE53JY

Chevington Gardens

NE53ST

Colwyne Place

NE53TF

Moulton Row

NE53TP

Histon Way

NE53PR

Roundhill Avenue

NE53TN

Lynton Way

NE53AT

Mayfield Terrace

NE53ET

Hillsleigh Road

NE53LG

Alnmouth Court

NE53NS

Deepbrook Road

NE53QD

Inchcliffe Crescent

NE53DL

Sheriff Gardens

NE53TH

Lynton Place

NE53BG

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53QQ

Springfield Road

NE53RS

Moulton Court

NE53SD

Sunnyway

NE53SS

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53TU

Redcroft Green

NE53DX

Springfield Road

NE53QE

Kelston Way

NE53QJ

Cambo Green

NE53QX

Elder Grove

NE53RQ

Melvin Place

NE53UF

Creland Way

NE33GN

Ambergate Way

NE53HL

Meadowdale Crescent

NE53QT

Blakelaw

NE53RE

Chessar Avenue

Data Sources

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