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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

NE33GH

Ashover Road

NE53QJ

Cambo Green

NE53AY

Chestnut Avenue

NE53RA

Barclay Place

NE53YF

St Keverne Square

NE53JY

Chevington Gardens

NE53EJ

Wilbury Place

NE53XJ

Whitgrave Road

NE53NY

Southmead Avenue

NE53RT

Moulton Place

NE53BY

Ponteland Road

NE53RG

Rednam Place

NE53ED

Fuchsia Place

NE53LS

Coldingham Gardens

NE53PY

Roundhill Avenue

NE53SB

Sunnyway

NE53AT

Mayfield Terrace

NE53UE

Colebridge Close

NE53BQ

Chestnut Avenue

NE53DF

Ponteland Road

NE53BG

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53EB

Holden Place

NE53NL

Holmesdale Road

NE53QN

Inchcliffe Crescent

NE53RZ

Chessar Avenue

NE53SG

Craigmillar Close

NE53DY

Firfield Road

NE53QH

Wychcroft Way

NE33GT

Kelvedon Avenue

NE53ST

Colwyne Place

NE53SS

Craigmillar Avenue

NE53SD

Sunnyway

NE33EA

Kenton Lane

NE53RQ

Melvin Place

NE53UA

Broxburn Court

NE53DL

Sheriff Gardens

NE53PQ

Roundhill Avenue

NE53HE

Harehills Avenue

NE53BN

Whitethorn Crescent

NE53UT

Houghton Avenue

NE53HZ

Deepdale Crescent

NE53JE

Stamfordham Road

NE53NU

Lindfield Avenue

NE33GS

Neston Court

NE53QB

Sunnyway

NE53RJ

Chessar Avenue

NE53TW

Lynton Court

NE53BX

Ponteland Road

NE53TL

Lynfield Court

NE53LL

Birling Place

NE53HH

Harehills Avenue

NE53XD

Bowfell Avenue

NE53LB

Morwick Place

NE53SQ

Craigmillar Close

NE53DB

Ponteland Road

NE53QL

Inchcliffe Crescent

NE53TB

Abercrombie Place

NE53HN

Moorview Crescent

NE53EN

Ponteland Road

NE53UF

Creland Way

NE53DS

Springfield Road

NE53QR

Two Ball Lonnen

NE53TF

Moulton Row

NE53SW

Blakelaw Road

Data Sources

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