High Axwell is in Blaydon-On-Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE21 5LA 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 High Axwell, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE21 5LB, NE21 5LD, NE21 5LE, NE21 5JU, NE21 5PQ, NE21 5JZ, NE21 5AX, NE21 5NQ, NE21 5AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE21 5LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.4% | 35.8% | 12.4% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 46.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.7% | 36.7% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 42% | 43.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 13.6% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NE21 5LA this area, 34.9% 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.9% | 34.9% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 13.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 16.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.4% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Axwell was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Axwell has the 13th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 233rd highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 High Axwell, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-08-01 | £159,071 |
| 5 High Axwell, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-02-16 | £123,837 |
| 10 High Axwell, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-11-16 | £152,670 |
| 8 High Axwell, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-08-26 | £120,842 |
| 17 High Axwell, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-07-22 | £111,108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 4,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhead Community Primary School Park Lane , Winlaton NE21 6LT | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winlaton Park Infant School and Nursery Unit Park Lane , Winlaton NE21 6LT | - not rated | 1,239 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 | 752 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 2,605 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 | 3,455 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 4,598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 4,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 4,948 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 | 3,878 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 | 2,347 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 | 604 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase School Rose Villa , Church Chare NE16 4JF | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | - not rated | 3,540 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 3,823 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 | 504 yd | |
| Blaydon Youth Centre | Shibdon Road | 733 yd | |
| The Hendry School Of Irish Dancing Limited | Blaydon Masonic Lodge, Blaydon Bank | 855 yd | |
| St Cuthberts Church | Shibdon Road | 889 yd | |
| Le Petit Playhouse | 46 Blaydon Bank | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | Blaydon Bank | 855 yd | |
| Bisley Hotel | Bisley Hotel Ph, Shibdon Road | 866 yd | |
| The Yard | 20 Shibdon Road | 881 yd | |
| Blaydon Cricket Club | Dene Field, Park Avenue | 929 yd | |
| Winlaton Vulcan Rugby Club | Winlaton Vulcans R.F.C, Social, Axwell View | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 20 Clavering Road | 504 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 15 Clavering Road | 504 yd | |
| Pachino Pizza | 22 Clavering Road | 504 yd | |
| Blaydon Tandoori | 5 Harriet Street | 793 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 36a The Precinct | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 24 The Precinct | 911 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 17 The Precinct | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greengates Park MASSEYS VIEW | tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Shibdon Road Playings Fields Shibdon Road | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Blaydon Youth & Community Centre SHIBDON ROAD | swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Blaydon Youth Club (Closed) Shibdon Road | 711 yd | |
| Blaydon Bank MONARCH TERRACE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Blaydon Leisure Centre Shibdon Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Denefield BLAYDON BANK | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Axwell View Playing Fields Winlaton AXWELL VIEW | grass pitches | 908 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.