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Blaydon South

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About

Blaydon South is a residential district situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, directly opposite the town of Blaydon itself. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some modern developments. It functions as a commuter area for both Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne, with good road links via the A1. The local landscape includes several small greens and the gentle slopes leading down towards the river.

A notable local feature is the substantial Winlaton Mill industrial estate, which provides significant employment within the area's boundaries. The district is served by local shops and amenities along Chainbridge Road. The nearby River Derwent flows into the Tyne here, creating a confluence visible from parts of the area. Recreational space is provided by the extensive paths and open ground along the riverbanks, which form part of the wider Tyne Riverside Country Park network.

Area overview

On average Blaydon South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blaydon South is £36,950 per year. There are 2 schools in Blaydon South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blaydon South is home to around 8,037 people, with a population density of about 4,390.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blaydon South Population
8,037
Population density
4,390.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.85(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.02(+1%)
Shoplifting
12.07(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.32(-1%)
Vehicle crime
6.22(+51%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,619
94.79%
Other White
94
1.17%
Chinese
52
0.65%
Irish
35
0.44%
African
32
0.4%
Total population: 8,038

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,518
23.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,486
23.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,167
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
985
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 6,450

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,100
30.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,047
28.58%
Owns outright
717
19.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
460
12.55%
Other social rented
218
5.95%
Total households: 3,664

Property prices in Blaydon South

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £143,000 in Blaydon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blaydon South 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 Blaydon South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£270,000£2,331
Flats5£68,500£1,292
Semi-Detached22£130,000£1,821
Terraced62£143,000£1,846

10 years median price trend in Blaydon South

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

All postcodes in Blaydon South

NE215HZ

Greenrigg

NE216PL

Scotland Head

NE216QH

Parkgate Lane

NE215JN

Berryhill Close

NE215QT

May Street

NE214RL

Heddon View

NE214BN

Blaydon Bank

NE215DE

Park Avenue

NE216DJ

Hallgarth Mews

NE216PQ

West Lane

NE216QL

Ullswater Crescent

NE215QN

Litchfield Street

NE215GP

Rennison Mews

NE214BZ

Edith Avenue

NE215GB

Pickering Drive

NE215JR

Berryhill Close

NE216ND

Parkgate Lane

NE215QH

Dene Terrace

NE215EH

Rockmore Road

NE215QJ

Alice Street

NE216QJ

Roxburgh Close

NE215FE

Thorn Road

NE215HS

Ash Street

NE216PJ

Rectory Lane

NE214BY

Ethel Avenue

NE215DU

Hawthorn Road

NE214RF

Front Street

NE216AL

Knowledge Hill

NE215JT

South Lea

NE215DL

Clara Street

NE215RP

Half Fields Road

NE214RH

Zion Terrace

NE215DJ

Tyne Street

NE214DB

Polmaise Street

NE216AS

Church Street

NE216NY

West Lea

NE216DG

Garth Crescent

NE214EW

Briar Close

NE216NP

Parkhead Gardens

NE215HX

Content Street

NE216PG

Cowen Street

NE215FA

Maple Road

NE215HH

Clavering Road

NE215JX

Shibdon Bank

NE216NZ

Wagtail Close

NE214RP

Tynebank

NE215JQ

Blaydon

NE215SF

Sandhill Mews

NE215QW

Matthew Lynn Place

NE216SX

Helvellyn Close

NE215RG

Parkside Avenue

NE216NA

Parkland Avenue

NE216AT

Winlaton and High Spen

NE214RE

Front Street

NE216NR

Parkhead Square

NE215DW

Garden Houses

NE215QP

Litchfield Crescent

NE215BA

Linden Road

NE215QG

Ramsay Street

NE215QS

Litchfield Terrace

NE215JL

Berryhill Close

NE215BF

Commercial Street

NE216NJ

Park View

NE216PZ

Wasdale Crescent

NE215ES

Hadrian Gardens

NE216NE

Axwell View

NE215DR

Northlands

NE215DF

Tynevale Avenue

NE215RQ

Parkside Avenue

NE214AY

Blaydon Bank

NE216AE

Front Street

NE215QR

Nixon Terrace

NE216QE

Windermere Crescent

NE216LX

Spa Well Close

NE216DQ

Hill Top

NE214DE

Harriet Street

NE214RS

Cromwell Avenue

NE216SY

Kirkstone Close

NE216LU

Park Lane

NE214RR

Jobling Avenue

NE215DH

Tyne Street

NE215RR

Half Fields Road

NE215QZ

Old Well Lane

NE214EE

Westway

NE214QH

Evelyn Terrace

NE214DY

Denton View

NE215GA

Pickering Drive

NE215JJ

Berryhill Close

NE214BW

Monarch Terrace

NE216LT

Park Lane

NE215DB

Springfield Road

NE216QG

Parkgate Lane

NE216PW

Lyndhurst Close

NE215JS

South Lea

NE215HT

Brantwood Court

NE214RA

Zion Terrace

NE214DT

River View

NE215JF

Springwell Close

NE215EP

Shibdon Bank

NE215RE

West Park Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.