Postcode NE21 5JN 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 average crime levels, with around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blaydon South is £36,950 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Shibdon Park.
Blaydon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Blaydon South has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% 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 155 ft away from NE21 5JN.
Blaydon South near NE21 5JN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Blaydon | N/A | Walking directions to Blaydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shibdon Park | Small | Walking directions to Shibdon Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £300,000 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £157,000 | £180 |
| Terraced | 82 | £140,500 | £164 |
| Flats | 7 | £70,000 | £135 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE21 5JN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 25, Berryhill Close, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5JW | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 1, Croftwell Close, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5JE | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 23, Croftwell Close, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5JE | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 20, Greenrigg, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 20, Greenrigg, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £204,995 |
In the NE21 5JN 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 5JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Shibdon Bank, Gateshead, NE21 5HL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 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 | Premier | Tyne Street, Gateshead, NE21 5DH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Park Avenue, Gateshead, NE21 5QH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE21 5JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen Christopher Ronchetti
Blaydon - Elected 2 May 2024
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE21 5JN records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around NE21 5JN in Blaydon South is £145,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NE21 5JN, including Parkhead Community Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon (Good) and Blaydon West Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE21 5JN is Blaydon, about 1,244 m away.
NE21 5JN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,292 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering NE21 5JN is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Christopher Ronchetti (Labour Party).