Blaydon is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, located on the south bank of the River Tyne. It covers the town of Blaydon and surrounding areas, including Winlaton and parts of the Derwent Valley. The ward is known for its mix of residential and industrial areas, with housing ranging from terraced homes to modern developments. Blaydon has strong transport links, including the A1 road and nearby MetroCentre, one of the largest shopping centres in Europe.
The area has historical significance, with roots in coal mining and ironworks during the Industrial Revolution. Blaydon is home to several green spaces, such as the Derwent Walk Country Park, which follows the route of a former railway line. The ward also hosts the annual Blaydon Races, a traditional event celebrated in the local folk song. Education and community facilities include primary schools, libraries, and sports clubs, catering to residents of all ages.
On average Blaydon has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blaydon is £34,879 per year. There are 3 schools in Blaydon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
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Cromwell Avenue
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Dunne Road
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Lake Approach
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Derwenthaugh Road
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Ramsay Street
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Factory Road
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Chain Bridge Road
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Cowen Road
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Croftdale Road
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Blaydon South
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Maple Road
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Berryhill Close
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Axwell View
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Woodhouses Lane
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Clasper Way
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Cowen Road
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Blaydon Bank
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Blaydon Bank
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Burn Road
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Delacour Road
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May Street
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Chainbridge Road
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Chainbridge Road
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Shibdon Road
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Shibdon Bank
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Rockmore Road
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Blencathra Way
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Axwell View
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Pickering Drive
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Dene Road
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California
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Dunne Road
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Patterson Street
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Cowen Road
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Blaydon Bank
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Bridge Street
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Jobling Avenue
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Linden Road
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Tyne Street
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Blencathra Way
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Commercial Street
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Black Lane
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Bridge Street
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Theresa Street
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Commercial Street
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Cowen Road
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Berryhill Close
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The Avenue
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Berryhill Close
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Ashleigh Close
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Axwell Park Road
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Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill
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Derwenthaugh Road
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Blaydon Bank
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Low Mill Villas
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Chainbridge Road
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Cowen Road
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Blaydon Bank
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Denton View
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Lily Close
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Blaydon Bank
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Tyne Street
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Eastlands
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Gibsons Court
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Dunne Road
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Lakeside
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Derwenthaugh Road
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Shibdon Road
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Blaydon Highway
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Clifford Street
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Ann Street
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Denton View
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Black Lane
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Tynebank
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Chainbridge Road
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Hazel Road
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The Mews
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East Acres
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Bates Lane
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Kirkstone Close
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Lawrence Court
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Bridge Street
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Blaydon Bank
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Shibdon Bank
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Clara Street
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Crowley Gardens
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Blaydon South
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Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill
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Ashleigh Close
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Berkley Avenue
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Eastlands