Parkgate Lane is in Blaydon-On-Tyne and in Gateshead district. NE21 6QH 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 Parkgate Lane, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 6QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE21 6LL, NE21 6QF, NE21 6PJ, NE21 6PG, NE21 6LR, NE21 6QQ, NE21 6PT, NE21 6QL, NE21 5RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE21 6QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 32.3% | 38.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 40.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 40.7% | 40.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 23.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 18.6% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 20.6% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.7% | 94.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkgate Lane was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkgate Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 279th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Parkgate Lane, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-22 | £181,401 |
| 56 Parkgate Lane, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-11-23 | £141,880 |
| 60 Parkgate Lane, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-05-24 | £151,160 |
| 48 Parkgate Lane, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2016-09-07 | £172,022 |
| 56 Parkgate Lane, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2015-03-31 | £135,402 |
NE21 6QH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,261 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 | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhead Community Primary School Park Lane , Winlaton NE21 6LT | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE | 4out of 4 | 2,220 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 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 4,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 4,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 5,133 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 | 5,457 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 | 3,781 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 | 5,226 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 5,444 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,457 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Church Hall | St Pauls Church Hall | 129 yd | |
| Emmas Restaurant | 13 Front Street | 385 yd | |
| Branches Out of School Limited | The Winlaton Centre, North Street | 481 yd | |
| Winton Court Community Cafe | Winton Court | 510 yd | |
| The Food Pantry | 2 Clavering Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New West End Social Club | West Lane | 278 yd | |
| The Highlander | 25 Front Street | 360 yd | |
| Vulcan Inn | Vulcan Inn, Front Street | 373 yd | |
| Crown And Cannon Inn | Front Street | 407 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | Queens Head Hotel, Front Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ocean | 8a Church Street | 291 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 8A Church Street | 294 yd | |
| Winlaton Tandoori | 62 Front Street | 373 yd | |
| Galaxy Pizza | 58 Front Street | 373 yd | |
| Moulin Pizza | 34 The Garth | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 20 The Garth | 398 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winlaton West Lane Primary School West Lane | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Parkhead Community Primary School PARK LANE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Axwell View Playing Fields Winlaton AXWELL VIEW | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Denefield BLAYDON BANK | grass pitches | 885 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 | 208.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.