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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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blaydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached13£290,000£2,616
Flats6£80,500£1,405
Semi-Detached26£158,500£2,056
Terraced81£136,000£1,762

10 years median price trend in Blaydon

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

All postcodes in Blaydon

NE214HL

Ness Court

NE215RU

Factory Road

NE215HJ

Oak Terrace

NE215FB

Elm Road

NE215HY

Greenrigg

NE215JA

Greenrigg

NE215LD

Bircham Drive

NE215DR

Northlands

NE214AP

Delacour Road

NE214DY

Denton View

NE214RL

Heddon View

NE215FD

Chestnut Road

NE214QE

Theresa Street

NE215GH

Dunns Way

NE214PX

Bowland Terrace

NE215DN

Store Street

NE215DQ

Weatherside

NE216NT

East Lea

NE409AF

Cowen Road

NE215JJ

Berryhill Close

NE215QX

Commercial Street

NE215JW

Berryhill Close

NE215NG

Ashleigh Close

NE214DG

Quarry Terrace

NE214EB

Denton View

NE214AW

Lynwood Avenue

NE215PG

Derwenthaugh Road

NE214EH

Snowdrop Close

NE215PH

The Copse

NE215JB

Greenrigg

NE214QA

Mary Street

NE214HB

Till Avenue

NE214BZ

Edith Avenue

NE215DX

Simonside Road

NE215DZ

Blaydon Bank

NE215PR

Shibdon Road

NE215JU

East Acres

NE215JF

Springwell Close

NE163BL

Derwenthaugh Road

NE215JP

Berryhill Close

NE215GF

Robinsons Drive

NE214NR

Bridge Street

NE215FH

Blaydon

NE214ED

Denton View

NE215GG

Low Mill Villas

NE215HN

Oak Terrace

NE215BF

Commercial Street

NE216JA

Woodhouses Lane

NE215PE

Lake Approach

NE214DX

Denton View

NE214QQ

Evelyn Terrace

NE216NS

East Lea

NE215DH

Tyne Street

NE214EW

Briar Close

NE214BL

Chesmond Drive

NE214PS

Thorneyholme Terrace

NE215HH

Clavering Road

NE214BY

Ethel Avenue

NE216NG

California

NE216NE

Axwell View

NE214EF

North Street

NE215JG

Blaydon

NE214EE

Westway

NE215QT

May Street

NE214RQ

Hallgarth Road

NE215RG

Parkside Avenue

NE215GA

Pickering Drive

NE215EY

Wallington Close

NE214HQ

Norham Terrace

NE215AD

Chainbridge Road

NE215DT

Tyneview

NE214DD

Burnley Street

NE216DZ

Burn Road

NE216LY

California

NE215LE

Bircham Drive

NE214JN

Fountain Lane

NE216NZ

Wagtail Close

NE214QH

Evelyn Terrace

NE215HX

Content Street

NE216RD

Axwell Park

NE215NT

Clavering Way

NE215PJ

The Gardens

NE214PZ

Mary Street

NE215JL

Berryhill Close

NE214DU

Hillside

NE214EY

Morven Lea

NE216DX

Black Lane

NE215HU

Angel Street

NE214AB

Garden Mews

NE214QB

Dene Road

NE214BB

Juniper Court

NE215PD

Deer Park Way

NE169AY

Cowen Road

NE215TF

Bates Lane

NE215AJ

Larch Road

NE214BH

Rushley Crescent

NE215FF

Cypress Road

NE214BG

Croftdale Road

NE214EU

Twizell Avenue

NE214RS

Cromwell Avenue

Data Sources

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