East Lea is in Blaydon-On-Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE21 6NS 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 East Lea, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 6NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE21 6SX, NE21 6NY, NE21 6SW, NE21 6NZ, NE21 6NX, NE21 5JS, NE21 6NF, NE21 5JT, NE21 6SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE21 6NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.4% | 34.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 39% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 43.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 30.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 16.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 21% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 17.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 17.6% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 21.7% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.3% | 98.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Lea was 102.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Lea has the 20th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 257th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 East Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2024-08-23 | £68,656 |
| 15 East Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-03-10 | £66,990 |
| 17 East Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2022-01-28 | £72,920 |
| 5 East Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2022-01-19 | £78,906 |
| 17 East Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2017-10-23 | £65,034 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 4,449 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 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School West Lane , Winlaton NE21 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fellside Community Primary School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY | 4out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Community 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 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 4,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,802 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 | 3,279 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 | 4,606 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,802 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 4,859 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 5,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Court Community Cafe | Winton Court | 250 yd | |
| The Food Pantry | 2 Clavering Road | 519 yd | |
| Emmas Restaurant | 13 Front Street | 800 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall | St Pauls Church Hall | 884 yd | |
| Branches Out of School Limited | The Winlaton Centre, North Street | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winlaton Vulcan Rugby Club | Winlaton Vulcans R.F.C, Social, Axwell View | 227 yd | |
| Blaydon Cricket Club | Dene Field, Park Avenue | 739 yd | |
| The Highlander | 25 Front Street | 864 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | Queens Head Hotel, Front Street | 866 yd | |
| Crown And Cannon Inn | Front Street | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 20 Clavering Road | 518 yd | |
| Pachino Pizza | 22 Clavering Road | 519 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 15 Clavering Road | 519 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 37 Tynevale Avenue | 675 yd | |
| Post House Chippy | 24a Front Street | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 20 The Garth | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkhead Community Primary School PARK LANE | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Axwell View Playing Fields Winlaton AXWELL VIEW | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Greengates Park MASSEYS VIEW | tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Denefield BLAYDON BANK | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Blaydon Bank MONARCH TERRACE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Swalwell Juniors Football Club DERWENTHAUGH PARK DERWENTHAUGH PARK SPA WELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Derwenthaugh Park LANDSWOOD TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.