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NE21 5AD

Chainbridge Road

Blaydon

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Detailed insights for NE21 5AD

Overview

Postcode NE21 5AD is located in a major urban area, within the Blaydon ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill is £43,690 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Shibdon Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

Approximately 42.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill is £43,690 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from NE21 5AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill near NE21 5AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE21 5AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Blaydon

N/A

Walking directions to Blaydon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE21 5AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miShibdon ParkSmallWalking directions to Shibdon Park

Area Profile

Population
132
Population density
1,049.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
90.77(+676%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.78(+68%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.99(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.61(-24%)
Other theft
8.61(+44%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
95.45%
Other White
4
3.03%
Indian
1
0.76%
Other Black
1
0.76%
Total population: 132

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
45
35.71%
No qualifications
23
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
10.32%
Level 3 (A level)
12
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 126

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
34
40.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
28.57%
Owns with a mortgage
16
19.05%
Owns outright
7
8.33%
Social rents from council
2
2.38%
Total households: 84

Property prices in Blaydon

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£170
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £203K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Blaydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blaydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£300,000£244
Semi-Detached27£157,000£180
Terraced82£140,500£164
Flats7£70,000£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blaydon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaydon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£63,000£135,000£99,000
2017£217,500£57,500£149,000£113,500
2018£212,000£85,500£125,000£110,000
2019£210,000£175,000£135,000£114,250
2020£231,000£51,500£144,950£117,500
2021£247,500£107,905£161,995£125,000
2022£250,000£75,000£175,995£130,000
2023£250,000£50,500£165,000£133,000
2024£249,995£89,750£173,000£130,500
2025£290,000£68,500£177,500£130,000
2026£319,600£91,000£120,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaydon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaydon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£133£174£113
2017£197£153£167£120
2018£193£122£145£135
2019£210£201£158£119
2020£204£166£167£131
2021£229£160£179£155
2022£233£124£192£164
2023£242£125£205£155
2024£247£138£199£151
2025£243£120£200£161
2026£222£141£162£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaydon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blaydon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE21 5AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE21 5AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2025Byethorpe, Lucy Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5PUTerracedFreehold£285,000
29 Aug 20258, Cypress Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5FFTerracedFreehold£232,000
14 Mar 20259, Cypress Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,700
08 Jul 202611, Thorn Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5FEDetachedFreehold£248,000
29 Jan 20262, Elm Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5FBDetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the NE21 5AD postcode area, located within Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE21 5AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBlaydon West Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BlaydonAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic School, BlaydonAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE21 5AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE21 5AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsShibdon Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5QEWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miIceland24 The Precinct, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5BTWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miCrazy ClearanceGateshead, NE21 5BYWalking directions to Crazy Clearance
0.3 miShell SelectBlaydon Roundabout, Gateshead, NE21 4JBWalking directions to Shell Select

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE21 5AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Christopher Ronchetti

Blaydon - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Twist

Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaydon and ConsettE14001106
WardBlaydonE05001068
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blaydon North & Winlaton MillE02001686
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 005AE01008177
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NE21 5AD

Is NE21 5AD (Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill) safe?

The area around NE21 5AD records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE21 5AD?

The median sale price around NE21 5AD in Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill is £145,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE21 5AD?

There are 6 schools close to NE21 5AD, including Blaydon West Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon (Good) and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE21 5AD?

The closest station to NE21 5AD is Blaydon, about 370 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE21 5AD?

NE21 5AD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE21 5AD (Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering NE21 5AD is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Christopher Ronchetti (Labour Party).