Postcode NE21 5HZ 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 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blaydon South is £36,950 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 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.9% 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 per household in Blaydon South is £36,950 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from NE21 5HZ.
Blaydon South near NE21 5HZ 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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 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 | 11 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £68,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £183,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blaydon
In the NE21 5HZ postcode area, located within Blaydon South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE21 5HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Shibdon Bank, Gateshead, NE21 5HL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Best-One | Clavering Road, Bleach Green, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5HH | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.4 mi | Parkhead News & Off Licence | 7-8 Parkhead Square, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6NR | Walking directions to Parkhead News & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Park Avenue, Gateshead, NE21 5QH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Tyne Street, Gateshead, NE21 5DH | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.