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NE21

BLAYDON-ON-TYNE

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

NE21 covers BLAYDON-ON-TYNE in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £180,307
1yr change ▼ 11.4%
Crime 49% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£180,307

▼ 11.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

37% below national avg

Crime Rate

41.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

49% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

342 Mbps

Property Prices in NE21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE21 is £180,307, which is 32% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE21 cost 37.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE21 have fallen 11.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £297,534 127
Semi-detached £179,436 300
Terraced £136,604 376
Flat £84,148 66
All types £180,307 898

5-Year Price History

£170K £176K £183K £189K £195K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NE21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 41.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE21 has a crime rate well 49% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NE21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE21 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
West Lane Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Blaydon West Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Parkhead Community Primary School Primary Good mi
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Secondary Good mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

62

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE21 are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE21 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

NE

NE21 — BLAYDON-ON-TYNE

Area Summary

NE21 (BLAYDON-ON-TYNE) offers affordable property prices (£180,307, 37% below national average), low crime (49% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (342 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE21?
The average house price in NE21 (BLAYDON-ON-TYNE) is £180,307, based on 898 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 37% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 11.4% over the past year.
Is NE21 a safe area to live?
Crime in NE21 is significantly below the national average (41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in NE21?
There are 6 schools in or near NE21. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in NE21?
Council tax in NE21 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in NE21?
The average broadband download speed in NE21 is 342 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in NE21 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in NE21 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 202,760.