Postcode NE21 6LS is located in a major urban area, within the Winlaton and High Spen ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Blaydon South area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Blaydon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,353 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Blaydon South has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE21 6LS.
Blaydon South near NE21 6LS 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Blaydon | N/A | Walking directions to Blaydon |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £164,250 (about £191 per square foot) in Winlaton and High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £275,000 | £228 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £180,000 | £199 |
| Terraced | 43 | £128,000 | £164 |
| Flats | 3 | £80,000 | £122 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181,500 | £62,000 | £129,225 | £89,475 |
| 2017 | £244,000 | £69,000 | £140,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £317,950 | £67,000 | £140,000 | £121,995 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £76,000 | £147,000 | £91,000 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £79,975 | £150,000 | £117,000 |
| 2021 | £247,995 | £76,500 | £165,000 | £118,000 |
| 2022 | £259,495 | £60,000 | £175,000 | £138,000 |
| 2023 | £258,995 | £60,100 | £170,000 | £135,500 |
| 2024 | £252,995 | £64,000 | £173,000 | £115,500 |
| 2025 | £249,498 | £53,750 | £180,000 | £129,995 |
| 2026 | £273,750 | £74,975 | £198,000 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £77 | £141 | £122 |
| 2017 | £191 | £121 | £144 | £125 |
| 2018 | £195 | £113 | £156 | £151 |
| 2019 | £182 | £128 | £167 | £115 |
| 2020 | £191 | £120 | £162 | £133 |
| 2021 | £208 | £117 | £183 | £137 |
| 2022 | £225 | £123 | £191 | £162 |
| 2023 | £229 | £129 | £183 | £152 |
| 2024 | £223 | £120 | £181 | £142 |
| 2025 | £216 | £112 | £202 | £164 |
| 2026 | £228 | £118 | £202 | £158 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE21 6LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 24, Parkland Avenue, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6NA | Terraced | Freehold | £148,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 20, California, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6LY | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | High Acres, California, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6NG | Detached | Freehold | £299,200 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 23, California, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6NG | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 9, Clara Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 5DL | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 |
In the NE21 6LS postcode area, located within Blaydon South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE21 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Parkhead News & Off Licence | 7-8 Parkhead Square, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6NR | Walking directions to Parkhead News & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Tyne Street, Gateshead, NE21 5DH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Park Lane, Gateshead, NE21 6PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative | 20 The Garth, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6DD | Walking directions to The Co-operative |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Front Street, Gateshead, NE21 6AD | Walking directions to Premier |
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 6LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Simpson
Winlaton and High Spen - Elected 2 May 2024
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE21 6LS records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6LS in Blaydon South is £164,250 (about £191 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NE21 6LS, including Parkhead Community Primary School (Good), Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School (Good) and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE21 6LS is Blaydon, about 1,551 m away.
NE21 6LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,353 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 6LS is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Simpson (Labour Party).