Postcode NE21 5GP is located in a major urban area, within the Blaydon ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Blaydon South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blaydon South is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Shibdon Park.
Blaydon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Blaydon South has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blaydon South is £32,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE21 5GP.
Blaydon South near NE21 5GP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Blaydon | N/A | Walking directions to Blaydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shibdon Park | Small | Walking directions to Shibdon Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £257,498 |
| Flats | 3 | £68,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blaydon
In the NE21 5GP postcode area, located within Blaydon South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE21 5GP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best-One | Clavering Road, Bleach Green, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5HH | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Shibdon Bank, Gateshead, NE21 5HL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Park Avenue, Gateshead, NE21 5QH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Tyne Street, Gateshead, NE21 5DH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Parkhead News & Off Licence | 7-8 Parkhead Square, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6NR | Walking directions to Parkhead News & Off Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.