Stephenson Way, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 6QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE21 6QN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	51.2%	49.7%	-1.5%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	48.8%	50.3%	1.5%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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	25.5%	32%	6.5%	37.9%	-5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	35.3%	34.9%	-0.4%	44.2%	-9.3%
Separated	2.7%	5.1%	2.4%	2.2%	2.9%
Divorced	12.5%	14.9%	2.4%	9.1%	5.8%
Widowed	23.9%	13.1%	-10.8%	6.1%	7.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.1%) 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	23.9%	34.3%	10.4%	48.4%	-14.1%
Good health	19.9%	30.8%	10.9%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	39.3%	19.7%	-19.6%	12.7%	7.0%
Bad health	12.9%	12.6%	-0.3%	4.0%	8.6%
Very bad health	4%	2.5%	-1.5%	1.2%	1.3%

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.

In the area around NE21 6QN 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 13.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	52.7%	34.9%	-17.8%	18.2%	16.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	10.3%	-1.1%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.3%	10.3%	0.0%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	9.1%	5.8%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	17.7%	7.9%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	9.2%	13.7%	4.5%	33.8%	-20.1%
Other	3.3%	4%	0.7%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98%	99%	1.0%	81.4%	17.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99% 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	100%	99%	-1.0%	83.2%	15.8%
European Union	0%	0.5%	0.5%	6.1%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	100%	99%	-1.0%	83.2%	15.8%
10+ Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	9.8%	-9.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
No passport held	21.1%	13.5%	7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	55.3%	46.2%	9.1%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Stephenson Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stephenson Way was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Blaydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stephenson Way has the 25th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon and the 296th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.0%.

🔎 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 6QN, 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 Stephenson Way are based on 62 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 Stephenson Way, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 6QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE21 6QN

Average Price
£88,536

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£87,925

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£88,604

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stephenson Way

Average Price
£127,930

Semi-Detached
£172,843

Terraced
£87,415

Detached
£169,826

Flats/Maisonettes
£99,973

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stephenson WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Stephenson Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£78,000	2022-08-01	£78,232
12 Stephenson Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£77,000	2021-01-08	£86,604
18 Stephenson Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,000	2020-09-24	£85,017
4 Stephenson Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£60,000	2020-09-21	£68,013
24 Stephenson Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2018-07-05	£87,415

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE21 6QN

Employment

NE21 6QN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE21 6QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Part-Time Employee	16
Other	10
Self-Employed	8
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Transport and storage	7
Construction	6
Manufacturing	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Education	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	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	4,616 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	356 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkhead Community Primary School Park Lane , Winlaton NE21 6LT	3out of 4	889 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BG	3out of 4	1,739 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY	3out of 4	2,121 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stella Lane , NE21 4NE	4out of 4	2,585 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	1,645 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR	3out of 4	3,292 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH	3out of 4	4,265 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	4out of 4	5,314 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX	3out of 4	5,340 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	4,216 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	420 yd
Branches Out of School Limited	The Winlaton Centre, North Street	804 yd
Winton Court Community Cafe	Winton Court	819 yd
Emmas Restaurant	13 Front Street	820 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New West End Social Club	West Lane	456 yd
Vulcan Inn	Vulcan Inn, Front Street	729 yd
The Highlander	25 Front Street	774 yd
Crown And Cannon Inn	Front Street	780 yd
The Turf	Back Street	786 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
East Ocean	8a Church Street	643 yd
Roma Pizza	8A Church Street	648 yd
Winlaton Tandoori	62 Front Street	729 yd
Galaxy Pizza	58 Front Street	729 yd
Moulin Pizza	34 The Garth	776 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	20 The Garth		792 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Winlaton West Lane Primary School West Lane	grass pitches	402 yd
Parkhead Community Primary School PARK LANE	grass pitches	791 yd
Axwell View Playing Fields Winlaton AXWELL VIEW	grass pitches	983 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	35.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	67.87 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	67.87 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	15.57 Mbit/s

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