Greenrigg is in Blaydon-On-Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE21 5HZ is located in the Blaydon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenrigg, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 5HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE21 5HY, NE21 5JL, NE21 5JJ, NE21 5HW, NE21 5HJ, NE21 5JN, NE21 5JA, NE21 5JW, NE21 5ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE21 5HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 54.2% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 45.8% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE21 5HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 46.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 32.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.6% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 47.1% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 9.9% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around NE21 5HZ this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 31.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 7.6% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 18.9% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.1% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 20% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.8% | 94.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 94.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenrigg was 116.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenrigg has the 15th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 224th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Greenrigg, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2023-07-13 | £108,016 |
| 28 Greenrigg, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-02-28 | £124,908 |
| 26 Greenrigg, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-03-15 | £156,762 |
| 58 Greenrigg, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2016-08-04 | £120,939 |
| 26 Greenrigg, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-07-22 | £141,064 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 4,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhead Community Primary School Park Lane , Winlaton NE21 6LT | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School West Lane , Winlaton NE21 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE | 4out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 4,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,356 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 | 2,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,356 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 4,944 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 4,944 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Pantry | 2 Clavering Road | 200 yd | |
| Winton Court Community Cafe | Winton Court | 683 yd | |
| The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited | Blaydon Masonic Lodge, Blaydon Bank | 857 yd | |
| Le Petit Playhouse | 46 Blaydon Bank | 875 yd | |
| Emmas Restaurant | 13 Front Street | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winlaton Vulcan Rugby Club | Winlaton Vulcans R.F.C, Social, Axwell View | 591 yd | |
| Blaydon Cricket Club | Dene Field, Park Avenue | 670 yd | |
| The Huntsman | Blaydon Bank | 857 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | Queens Head Hotel, Front Street | 1,032 yd | |
| Bisley Hotel | Bisley Hotel Ph, Shibdon Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 20 Clavering Road | 199 yd | |
| Pachino Pizza | 22 Clavering Road | 200 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 15 Clavering Road | 200 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 37 Tynevale Avenue | 676 yd | |
| Blaydon Tandoori | 5 Harriet Street | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greengates Park MASSEYS VIEW | tennis courts | 389 yd |
| Axwell View Playing Fields Winlaton AXWELL VIEW | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Denefield BLAYDON BANK | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Blaydon Bank MONARCH TERRACE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Parkhead Community Primary School PARK LANE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Shibdon Road Playings Fields Shibdon Road | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Blaydon Youth & Community Centre SHIBDON ROAD | swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Blaydon Youth Club (Closed) Shibdon Road | 949 yd | |
| Simon Coles Fitness Services CROFTDALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.