Valley Crescent is in Blaydon-On-Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE21 4HJ is located in the Blaydon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Crescent, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 4HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE21 4HN, NE21 4HL, NE21 4EP, NE21 4EQ, NE21 4ER, NE21 4ES, NE21 4EH, NE21 4EW, NE21 4HH.
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Crescent was 152.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% higher than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Crescent has the 8th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 153rd highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-10-06 | £230,000 |
| 10 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-05 | £214,387 |
| 64 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-21 | £243,654 |
| 26 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-03-24 | £225,793 |
| 29 Valley Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2023-03-21 | £196,762 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School West Lane , Winlaton NE21 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhill Community Primary School Hexham Old Road , NE40 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 4,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 4,658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 5,055 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 5,055 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 5,120 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 20 The Garth | 732 yd |
| 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 |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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 |
| 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.