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Blakelaw

England / North East / Newcastle upon Tyne / 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 111 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
111
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Blakelaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£250,000
Flats14£81,000
Semi-Detached38£153,000
Terraced44£155,500

10 years price trend in Blakelaw

All postcodes in Blakelaw

NE53LP

Druridge Drive

NE53LR

Fallodon Gardens

NE53NR

Springfield Road

NE53PA

Oakwood Place

NE53PH

Rosehill Way

NE53QZ

Rowan Way

NE53RT

Moulton Place

NE53SB

Sunnyway

NE53TA

Chandra Place

NE53TG

Blakelaw Road

NE53XQ

Crossbank Road

NE53AD

Howat Avenue

NE53AS

Fouracres Road

NE53HZ

Deepdale Crescent

NE53NE

Cottage Lane

NE53PP

Binswood Avenue

NE53QW

Elder Grove

NE53RY

Moulton Place

NE53TB

Abercrombie Place

NE53UT

Houghton Avenue

NE33GT

Ashover Road

NE53BH

Greenhill View

NE53BN

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53BX

Ponteland Road

NE53DF

Ponteland Road

NE53HR

Kenton

NE53JS

Chevington Gardens

NE53LE

Maudlin Place

NE53PT

Roundhill Avenue

NE53QU

Lilac Crescent

NE53SN

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53SW

Blakelaw Road

NE53UX

Grasswell Drive

NE53EA

Cyncopa Way

NE53HX

Ponteland Road

NE53JY

Chevington Gardens

NE53PR

Rothay Place

NE53ST

Colwyne Place

NE53TF

Moulton Place

NE53TN

Lynton Way

NE53TP

Histon Court

NE53ET

Heathfield Crescent

NE53AT

Mayfield Terrace

NE53DL

Sheriff Gardens

NE53LG

Alnmouth Court

NE53NS

Deepbrook Road

NE53QD

Inchcliffe Crescent

NE53BG

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53QQ

Deepbrook Road

NE53RS

Blakelaw

NE53SD

Blakelaw Road

NE53SS

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53TH

Lynton Place

NE53TU

Blakelaw

NE33GN

Ambergate Way

NE53DX

Springfield Road

NE53HL

Houghton Avenue

NE53QE

Kelston Way

NE53QJ

Cambo Green

NE53QT

Blakelaw

NE53QX

Elder Grove

NE53RE

Chessar Avenue

NE53RQ

Melvin Place

NE53UF

Colebridge Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.