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About

Blaydon ward sits along the Tyne's southern bank, encompassing the historic market town of Blaydon itself and the neighbouring settlements of Winlaton and Stella. The area is defined by its industrial heritage, with former steel and coal sites now largely redeveloped into modern business parks and housing. The landscape transitions from urban centres to open riverside paths and wooded valleys like the Derwent Walk Country Park.

A central feature is the famous Blaydon Races ground, commemorated in the Geordie anthem. The weekly market continues a long tradition of local commerce. Residential streets mix Victorian terraces with newer estates, while the A1 road corridor forms a significant transport and employment axis. The area maintains distinct community identities within its larger ward boundary.

Area overview

On average Blaydon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blaydon is £40,464 per year. There are 3 schools in Blaydon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Blaydon is home to around 9,859 people, with a population density of about 1,909.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blaydon Population
9,859
Population density
1,909 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.82(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.81(+32%)
Shoplifting
22.42(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.58(+10%)
Public order
7.4(-10%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,395
95.26%
Other White
110
1.12%
Chinese
50
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.32%
Total population: 9,862

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,151
26.71%
No qualifications
1,714
21.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,496
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,148
14.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
788
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 8,052

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,404
31.42%
Owns outright
1,075
24.05%
Social rents from council
1,051
23.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
596
13.34%
Other social rented
219
4.9%
Total households: 4,469

Property prices in Blaydon

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 in Blaydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blaydon 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 Blaydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£290,000
Flats6£80,500
Semi-Detached26£158,500
Terraced81£136,000

10 years median price trend in Blaydon

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

All postcodes in Blaydon

NE215NF

The Mews

NE215LB

High Axwell

NE215FA

Maple Road

NE215JT

South Lea

NE215BR

Sycamore Road

NE215HS

Ash Street

NE215GE

Betsey Place

NE214AS

Lawrence Court

NE214BE

Bowland Crescent

NE214AY

Blaydon Bank

NE215TR

Tollbridge Road

NE215JR

Berryhill Close

NE215QN

Litchfield Street

NE215AB

Blaydon Industrial Park

NE214JB

Bridge Street

NE215LL

Derwenthaugh Marina

NE215RE

West Park Gardens

NE214DZ

Denton View

NE215SD

Patterson Street

NE214RH

Zion Terrace

NE215AL

Larch Road

NE214DT

River View

NE215ES

Hadrian Gardens

NE215EP

Shibdon Bank

NE215GL

Gibsons Court

NE215PB

Axwell Park Road

NE215EJ

Crowley Gardens

NE215LG

Cheviot Close

NE215AG

West View

NE216DW

The Flight

NE214AL

Clifford Street

NE215PU

Lucy Street

NE214HH

Blackstone Court

NE215SA

Factory Road

NE215SZ

Chainbridge Road

NE215AU

Shibdon Bank

NE215NW

Shibdon Road

NE214HD

Mosspool

NE215BY

Blaydon

NE214EA

Denton View

NE215JD

Greenrigg

NE215NX

Shibdon Way

NE215AH

East View

NE214BJ

Abingdon Court

NE214BX

Widdrington Road

NE216SX

Helvellyn Close

NE214BN

Blaydon Bank

NE215PA

Derwent Way

NE216RS

Woodhouses Lane

NE214JP

Horsecrofts

NE214QJ

Mabel Street

NE215DS

Eastlands

NE215AW

Hazel Road

NE215GN

Haggerstone Mews

NE163BJ

Derwenthaugh Road

NE214EP

Frances Street

NE214DA

Park Avenue

NE215BA

Linden Road

NE215QU

Florence Street

NE215AS

Shibdon Road

NE215JZ

Dene Side

NE215DD

Cowen Road

NE215GJ

Dockendale Place

NE216RB

The Courtyard

NE215JX

Shibdon Bank

NE215LU

Shibdon Road

NE215HZ

Greenrigg

NE215EH

Rockmore Road

NE409AP

Cowen Road

NE215DJ

Tyne Street

NE215DL

Clara Street

NE214HE

Longridge

NE215TL

Patterson Street

NE169AF

Cowen Road

NE214ES

Mary Street

NE214EL

Crocus Close

NE214JL

Cochran Street

NE216NX

West Lea

NE215DB

Springfield Road

NE214EJ

Daffodil Close

NE215RQ

Parkside Avenue

NE214EZ

Morven Lea

NE214HG

The Bungalows

NE215AT

Shibdon Road

NE215SJ

Tundry Way

NE216NY

West Lea

NE169AZ

Cowen Road

NE214BA

Thornton Crescent

NE214HJ

Valley Crescent

NE214RP

Tynebank

NE215DW

Garden Houses

NE215NJ

Whiteley Road

NE214DE

Harriet Street

NE215EW

Woodvale Road

NE215AZ

Laurel Road

NE214PY

Blaydon Bank

NE214EX

Twizell Avenue

NE215LA

High Axwell

NE214JQ

Bridge Street

NE215LX

Shibdon Road

Data Sources

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