Valley Crescent, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 4HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE21 4HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	50.3%	-2.1%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	47.6%	49.7%	2.1%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29%	35.4%	6.4%	37.9%	-2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	45.5%	-9.7%	44.2%	1.3%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	3.2%	2.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	9.3%	15%	5.7%	9.1%	5.9%
Widowed	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	6.1%	-5.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55.8%	49.8%	-6.0%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	35.7%	36.7%	1.0%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	6.6%	11.1%	4.5%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.5%	10.4%	-0.1%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	8.8%	-6.5%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	18.1%	1.6%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	3.6%	-0.8%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.7%	27.7%	10.0%	16.9%	10.8%
Degree or Similar	31.9%	31.3%	-0.6%	33.8%	-2.5%
Other	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	98.7%	97.6%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.1%	98.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	98.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92%	76.7%	15.3%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42%	37.2%	4.8%
Christian	53.5%	46.2%	7.3%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Valley Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Crescent was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Valley Crescent has the 16th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 250th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NE21 4HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Valley Crescent are based on 128 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Valley Crescent, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 4HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE21 4HJ

Average Price
£221,296

Semi-Detached
£220,493

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£236,278

Flats/Maisonettes
£149,359

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Valley Crescent

Average Price
£219,843

Semi-Detached
£217,268

Terraced
£179,651

Detached
£243,121

Flats/Maisonettes
£144,918

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Valley CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
62 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£216,500	2025-12-18	£219,802
20 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-10-06	£229,784
10 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-04-05	£215,805
64 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-03-21	£245,266
26 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-03-24	£227,287

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE21 4HJ

Employment

NE21 4HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	135
Part-Time Employee	30
Retired	26
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	25
Education	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	13
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	3out of 4	3,197 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	4,086 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT	- not rated	4,903 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG	3out of 4	871 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG	- not rated	871 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Lane Primary School West Lane , Winlaton NE21 6PH	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE	- not rated	1,163 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Stella Lane , NE21 4NE	- not rated	1,163 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	3out of 4	697 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	- not rated	697 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW	- not rated	2,513 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH	3out of 4	3,335 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Charles Thorp Comprehensive School Main Road , NE40 3AH	- not rated	3,335 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS	- not rated	3,535 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL	- not rated	4,331 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH	- not rated	4,912 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Throckley Middle School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY	- not rated	4,939 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW	- not rated	5,024 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	5,334 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF	2out of 4	3,407 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS	- not rated	1,431 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chase School Rose Villa , Church Chare NE16 4JF	- not rated	4,250 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkway School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP	- not rated	4,331 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP	- not rated	4,331 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , NE5 1DS	- not rated	4,347 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Watermill Teashop	Path Head Water Mill, Path Head	580 yd
Branches Out of School Limited	The Winlaton Centre, North Street	651 yd
Emmas Restaurant	13 Front Street	807 yd
Le Petit Playhouse	46 Blaydon Bank	998 yd
The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited	Blaydon Masonic Lodge, Blaydon Bank	1,047 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Turf	Back Street	686 yd
Crown And Cannon Inn	Front Street	715 yd
Queens Head Hotel	Queens Head Hotel, Front Street	746 yd
Vulcan Inn	Vulcan Inn, Front Street	750 yd
The Highlander	25 Front Street	782 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sea Garden Chinese Take Away	2 Norham Terrace	439 yd
Enjoy	4a West Way	604 yd
Moulin Pizza	34 The Garth	726 yd
Spice Garden	18A The Garth	732 yd
Post House Chippy	24a Front Street	746 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	20 The Garth		732 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road	grass pitches	583 yd
Simon Coles Fitness Services CROFTDALE ROAD	health and fitness suite	697 yd
Denefield BLAYDON BANK	grass pitches	897 yd
Blaydon Bank MONARCH TERRACE	grass pitches	1,002 yd
Winlaton West Lane Primary School West Lane	grass pitches	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	178.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.