Postcode report
Is NE21 5BF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NE21 5BF: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE21 5BF is a postcode in Blaydon, Gateshead, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE21 5BF, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE21 5BF are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE21 5BF is based on Gateshead 004 Census 2021. It covers 8,045 residents, 4,390 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 36% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near NE21 5BF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £145k from 63 rolling sales, up 1.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE21 5BF can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE21 5BF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE21 5BF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 30 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE21 5BF
Is NE21 5BF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE21 5BF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE21 5BF?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE21 5BF?
LocaleIQ matched NE21 5BF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE21 5BF?
The latest median sold price is £145k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE21 5BF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 30 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.