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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

NE215SR

Blaydon

NE215HW

Lime Street

NE214BU

Ruth Avenue

NE215AP

Hazel Road

NE163BE

Clasper Way

NE214DB

Polmaise Street

NE215LT

Shibdon Road

NE215TG

Bates Houses

NE214RA

Zion Terrace

NE214RJ

Wylam View

NE215AE

Shibdon Road

NE215TX

Shibdon Business Park

NE214AG

Garden Street

NE215NU

Napier Way

NE215DG

Tyne Street

NE216NU

East Lea

NE215TW

Cowen Road

NE215NH

Transbritannia Enterprise Park

NE399AJ

Blaydon

NE215JQ

Blaydon

NE214RW

Tynebank

NE214HA

Lanercost Avenue

NE215FE

Thorn Road

NE215DF

Tynevale Avenue

NE215AX

Shibdon Bank

NE215NS

Western Way

NE214RG

Cromwell Avenue

NE215TB

Derwenthaugh Road

NE399AE

Cowen Road

NE215RH

Axwell View

NE215NR

Axwell Park Road

NE215AY

Shibdon Crescent

NE215ND

The Avenue

NE163BQ

Derwenthaugh Road

NE214QD

Theresa Street

NE215GP

Rennison Mews

NE214AH

Church Terrace

NE216NQ

California

NE215QG

Ramsay Street

NE404WS

Cowen Road

NE214QG

Murray Street

NE215ET

Birch Road

NE215RZ

Factory Road

NE214EQ

Iris Close

NE214EN

Tulip Close

NE214AZ

Lawrence Avenue

NE215JS

South Lea

NE215FG

Factory Road

NE216RN

Axwell Park School Houses

NE215EL

Whitewell Road

NE214BD

Beda Hill

NE215DP

Garden Terrace

NE215QJ

Alice Street

NE214AN

Whitmore Road

NE392WX

Blaydon Highway

NE215SE

Factory Road

NE214QL

Chudleigh Terrace

NE215JY

Dene Side

NE216SZ

Swindale Close

NE214PU

Loup Terrace

NE214JJ

Bridge Street

NE215QL

Weatherside

NE214RN

Heddon View

NE215TE

Chainbridge Road

NE215PT

Shibdon Road

NE214BW

Monarch Terrace

NE214ET

Bessie Terrace

NE215JE

Croftwell Close

NE215NP

Shibdon Road

NE214DS

Denton View

NE215HT

Brantwood Court

NE215HA

Shibdon Park View

NE215EZ

Axwell View

NE215HL

Oak Terrace

NE215JH

Holywell Close

NE214ER

Helen Street

NE399AH

Blaydon

NE215PQ

Woodlands Park Drive

NE214HN

Morgans Way

NE216SY

Kirkstone Close

NE215AF

Shibdon Road

NE215PF

Lakeside

NE214AX

Broomlea Court

NE214RR

Jobling Avenue

NE215ER

Park Terrace

NE215DE

Park Avenue

NE215GB

Pickering Drive

NE215TZ

Patterson Street

NE214AU

Blaydon Bank

NE215JN

Berryhill Close

NE214EG

Lily Close

NE215RY

Factory Road

NE215NN

Berkley Avenue

NE215NQ

Berkley Avenue

NE215NE

The Avenue

NE214BQ

Croftdale Road

NE215QH

Dene Terrace

NE214JY

Fountain Lane

NE216SW

Blencathra Way

NE215ST

Chainbridge Road

Data Sources

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