Hanover Drive is in Blaydon-On-Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE21 6BB is located in the Winlaton and High Spen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanover Drive, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE21 6AX, NE21 6EU, NE21 6DH, NE21 6BG, NE21 6BA, NE21 6EY, NE21 6PQ, NE21 6BE, NE21 6AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE21 6BB is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 44.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 55.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 | 31.4% | 33.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 45% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 33.3% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 20.8% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 4.5% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.6% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 27.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 99.6% 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% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 98.8% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Drive was 164.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% higher than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanover Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 137th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Hanover Drive, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2025-01-31 | £35,035 |
| 127 Hanover Drive, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2024-04-12 | £45,863 |
| 83 Hanover Drive, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-03-26 | £36,256 |
| 110 Hanover Drive, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-09-29 | £186,644 |
| 71 Hanover Drive, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,200 | 2023-04-21 | £41,137 |
NE21 6BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE21 6BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School West Lane , Winlaton NE21 6PH | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhead Community Primary School Park Lane , Winlaton NE21 6LT | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE | 4out of 4 | 2,004 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 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 5,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 5,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,923 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 | 5,240 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 5,435 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branches Out of School Limited | The Winlaton Centre, North Street | 253 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall | St Pauls Church Hall | 284 yd | |
| Emmas Restaurant | 13 Front Street | 452 yd | |
| Winton Court Community Cafe | Winton Court | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New West End Social Club | West Lane | 151 yd | |
| Vulcan Inn | Vulcan Inn, Front Street | 245 yd | |
| The Turf | Back Street | 267 yd | |
| Crown And Cannon Inn | Front Street | 297 yd | |
| The Highlander | 25 Front Street | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ocean | 8a Church Street | 214 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 8A Church Street | 218 yd | |
| Winlaton Tandoori | 62 Front Street | 245 yd | |
| Galaxy Pizza | 58 Front Street | 245 yd | |
| Moulin Pizza | 34 The Garth | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 20 The Garth | 340 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winlaton West Lane Primary School West Lane | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Axwell View Playing Fields Winlaton AXWELL VIEW | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Parkhead Community Primary School PARK LANE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Denefield BLAYDON BANK | grass pitches | 988 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 | 122.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.