Buttermere Crescent, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 6PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE21 6PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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	54%	49.4%	-4.6%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	46%	50.6%	4.6%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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 6PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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	38%	44.6%	6.6%	37.9%	6.7%
Married: Opposite sex	37.5%	36.8%	-0.7%	44.2%	-7.4%
Separated	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	9.6%	7.8%	-1.8%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	12.5%	7.8%	-4.7%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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	32.1%	41.5%	9.4%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	42%	36.2%	-5.8%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	16.4%	15.8%	-0.6%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	8%	5.3%	-2.7%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 16.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.2%	23.8%	-9.4%	18.2%	5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	8.7%	-7.2%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	18.9%	-1.8%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	8.3%	3.0%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	19.9%	7.9%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	9.6%	16.5%	6.9%	33.8%	-17.3%
Other	3.4%	3.9%	0.5%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
White	100%	98.9%	-1.1%	81.4%	17.5%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	98.2%	97.4%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	97.4%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.9%	76.7%	-2.8%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
No passport held	22.7%	13.5%	9.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	56.4%	46.2%	10.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Buttermere Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttermere Crescent was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Buttermere Crescent has the 8th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 157th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NE21 6PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Buttermere Crescent are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Buttermere Crescent, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 6PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE21 6PX

Average Price
£135,708

Semi-Detached
£138,284

Terraced
£128,519

Detached
£153,622

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Buttermere Crescent

Average Price
£131,017

Semi-Detached
£135,780

Terraced
£120,848

Detached
£140,412

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Buttermere CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Buttermere Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-05-24	£120,259
32 Buttermere Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2023-08-25	£136,459
32 Buttermere Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£92,500	2023-03-28	£97,623
27 Buttermere Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-06-15	£140,460
10 Buttermere Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2020-09-18	£124,476

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE21 6PX

Employment

NE21 6PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Transport and storage	8
Construction	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Education	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	4out of 4	4,451 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	294 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkhead Community Primary School Park Lane , Winlaton NE21 6LT	3out of 4	708 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG	3out of 4	1,507 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY	3out of 4	1,885 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE	4out of 4	2,412 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	4out of 4	1,420 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR	3out of 4	3,224 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH	3out of 4	4,243 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	4out of 4	5,081 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX	3out of 4	5,197 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF	2out of 4	3,980 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY	4out of 4	5,404 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Pauls Church Hall	St Pauls Church Hall	229 yd
Emmas Restaurant	13 Front Street	601 yd
Winton Court Community Cafe	Winton Court	613 yd
Branches Out of School Limited	The Winlaton Centre, North Street	641 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New West End Social Club	West Lane	330 yd
Vulcan Inn	Vulcan Inn, Front Street	548 yd
The Highlander	25 Front Street	565 yd
Crown And Cannon Inn	Front Street	591 yd
The Turf	Back Street	609 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
East Ocean	8a Church Street	459 yd
Roma Pizza	8A Church Street	464 yd
Winlaton Tandoori	62 Front Street	548 yd
Galaxy Pizza	58 Front Street	548 yd
Moulin Pizza	34 The Garth	585 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	20 The Garth		594 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Winlaton West Lane Primary School West Lane	grass pitches	371 yd
Parkhead Community Primary School PARK LANE	grass pitches	603 yd
Axwell View Playing Fields Winlaton AXWELL VIEW	grass pitches	754 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.