Dene Side is in Blaydon-On-Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE21 5JY 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 Dene Side, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 5JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE21 5JZ, NE21 5ES, NE21 5ER, NE21 5HY, NE21 5JU, NE21 5EW, NE21 5HZ, NE21 5HJ, NE21 5JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE21 5JY, 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 5JY, 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 5JY 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 Dene Side was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dene Side has the 14th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 234th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dene Side, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-03-10 | £109,558 |
| 16 Dene Side, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-03-28 | £131,875 |
| 16 Dene Side, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2017-02-16 | £125,112 |
| 16 Dene Side, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-01-15 | £142,954 |
| 16 Dene Side, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2007-12-03 | £111,021 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 4,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 4,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 5,362 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 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG | - not rated | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhead Community Primary School Park Lane , Winlaton NE21 6LT | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winlaton Park Infant School and Nursery Unit Park Lane , Winlaton NE21 6LT | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 4,733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 4,767 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 5,067 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,123 yd | Academy 16-19 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 | 2,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 363 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase School Rose Villa , Church Chare NE16 4JF | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 264 yd | |
| The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited | Blaydon Masonic Lodge, Blaydon Bank | 775 yd | |
| Le Petit Playhouse | 46 Blaydon Bank | 801 yd | |
| Blaydon Youth Centre | Shibdon Road | 826 yd | |
| Winton Court Community Cafe | Winton Court | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Cricket Club | Dene Field, Park Avenue | 716 yd | |
| Winlaton Vulcan Rugby Club | Winlaton Vulcans R.F.C, Social, Axwell View | 748 yd | |
| The Huntsman | Blaydon Bank | 775 yd | |
| Bisley Hotel | Bisley Hotel Ph, Shibdon Road | 906 yd | |
| The Yard | 20 Shibdon Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 20 Clavering Road | 263 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 15 Clavering Road | 264 yd | |
| Pachino Pizza | 22 Clavering Road | 264 yd | |
| Blaydon Tandoori | 5 Harriet Street | 711 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 37 Tynevale Avenue | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 24 The Precinct | 972 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 17 The Precinct | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greengates Park MASSEYS VIEW | tennis courts | 297 yd |
| Blaydon Bank MONARCH TERRACE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Axwell View Playing Fields Winlaton AXWELL VIEW | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Denefield BLAYDON BANK | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Shibdon Road Playings Fields Shibdon Road | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Blaydon Youth & Community Centre SHIBDON ROAD | swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Blaydon Youth Club (Closed) Shibdon Road | 795 yd | |
| Parkhead Community Primary School PARK LANE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Simon Coles Fitness Services CROFTDALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Blaydon Leisure Centre Shibdon Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,059 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 | 22 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.