Postcode NE21 6QU 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 North & Winlaton Mill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill is £43,690 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Winlaton Mill Park.
Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,295 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.2% 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.
The average income per household in Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill is £43,690 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE21 6QU.
Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill near NE21 6QU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Winlaton Mill Park | Small | Walking directions to Winlaton Mill Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Winlaton and High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £248,995 |
| Flats | 5 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £189,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Winlaton and High Spen
In the NE21 6QU postcode area, located within Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE21 6QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Park Lane, Gateshead, NE21 6PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Church Street, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Front Street, Gateshead, NE21 6DD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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 | The Co-operative | 20 The Garth, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6DD | Walking directions to The Co-operative |
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.