Postcode NE21 6SY 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.7 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 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Derwenthaugh Country Park.
Blaydon South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Blaydon South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.3% 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 per household in Blaydon South is £36,950 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE21 6SY.
Blaydon South near NE21 6SY 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Derwenthaugh Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Derwenthaugh Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Winlaton Mill Park | Small | Walking directions to Winlaton Mill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Winlaton Mill Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Winlaton Mill Millennium Green |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £141,500 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 | 36 | £184,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £125,150 |
10 year median price trend in Blaydon
In the NE21 6SY postcode area, located within Blaydon South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE21 6SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Park Lane, Gateshead, NE21 6PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One | Clavering Road, Bleach Green, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5HH | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Tyne Street, Gateshead, NE21 5DH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Shibdon Bank, Gateshead, NE21 5HL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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.