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About

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.

Area overview

On average Blaydon has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 122 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £144,750 in Blaydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £630,000.

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
Detached16£257,498
Flats3£68,500
Semi-Detached36£185,000
Terraced79£130,000

10 years median price trend in Blaydon

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

All postcodes in Blaydon

NE215EL

Whitewell Road

NE215EY

Wallington Close

NE215JA

Greenrigg

NE215PG

Derwenthaugh Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.