NE21 Postcode District
NE21 is the Postcode District for Blaydon-On-Tyne in Tyne & Wear
The NE21 postcode district is located in the NE Newcastle upon Tyne postal area, NE21 has a population of 17,695 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 5.58 square miles (14.44 square kilometres or 3,568.97 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the NE21 postcode district is Blaydon-on-Tyne, located in the county of Tyne & Wear. Other significant settlements in this district include Winlaton, Barlow, and Winlaton Mill. The most significant post town in this district is also Blaydon-on-Tyne.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector NE21 4, covers Blaydon-On-Tyne in Tyne & Wear.
The sector NE21 5, covers Blaydon-On-Tyne in Tyne & Wear.
The sector NE21 6, covers Blaydon-On-Tyne in Tyne & Wear.
The post town for this district is BLAYDON-ON-TYNE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Gateshead District (B) area with a total of 538 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Ryton | 1.82 | NW |
| Whickham | 2.23 | ESE |
| Prudhoe | 4.92 | W |
| Gateshead | 4.99 | E |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 5.04 | ENE |
| Stanley | 5.88 | SSE |
| Annfield Plain | 6.34 | S |
| Ponteland | 6.59 | N |
| Longbenton | 8.02 | NE |
| Consett | 8.13 | SSW |
| Wallsend | 8.21 | ENE |
| Hebburn | 8.56 | E |
| Washington | 8.66 | ESE |
| Chester-le-Street | 9.08 | SE |
| Jarrow | 9.69 | E |
| Cramlington | 10.77 | NNE |
| Corbridge | 11.52 | W |
| South Shields | 12.25 | ENE |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 12.83 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 982
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 5 | 336 |
| BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 6 | 295 |
| BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 4 | 271 |
| Winlaton | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 6 | 26 |
| Winlaton | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 5 | 20 |
| Winlaton Mill | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 6 | 15 |
| BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 4 | 5 |
| Barlow | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 6 | 3 |
| Blaydon Burn | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 4 | 2 |
| BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 4 | 2 |
| BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 6 | 2 |
| Blaydon Burn | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 4 | 1 |
| BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 5 | 1 |
| BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 6 | 1 |
| Winlaton | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 6 | 1 |
| Barlow | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | NE21 6 | 1 |
Street list for NE21
HAGGERSTONE MEWS ON SHIBDON BANK
Minor roadBLEACH GREEN, Blaydon, Tyne & Wear
Minor Road
USRN: 14912882
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| GREENRIGG | 84 |
| TOLLBRIDGE ROAD | 55 |
| WHITMORE ROAD | 55 |
| WESLEY COURT | 50 |
| THE COPSE | 48 |
| LARCH ROAD | 45 |
| PARKSIDE AVENUE | 42 |
| LINDEN ROAD | 42 |
| BACK STREET | 41 |
| BACK LANE | 37 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1179 |
| Shoplifting | 485 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 440 |
| Public order | 272 |
| Other theft | 257 |
| Vehicle crime | 233 |
| Burglary | 122 |
| Other crime | 103 |
| Drugs | 83 |
| Possession of weapons | 34 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESLEY COURT | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | 34 | NE21 5BT | View map | |
| FRONT STREET | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | 32 | NE21 6DD | View map | |
| SHIBDON ROAD | BLAYDON-ON-TYNE | 8 | NE21 5AF | View map |
Schools in the district
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Phase: Primary
Address:
Croftdale Road , Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode: NE21 4BG
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Ramanandi (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Phase: Primary
Address:
Croftdale Road , Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode: NE21 4BG
Headteacher: Mr Paul Naughton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Croftdale Road , Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode: NE21 4BQ
Headteacher: Mrs Jillian Turner (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stella Lane , Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode: NE21 4NE
Headteacher: Miss E White (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Blaydon West Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Blaydon Bank , Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode: NE21 4PY
Headteacher: Mr Simon Brown (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Parkhead Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Lane , Winlaton , Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode: NE21 6LT
Headteacher: Headteacher Helen Chard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
West Lane , Winlaton , Blaydon-on-Tyne
Postcode: NE21 6PH
Headteacher: Mrs Colette Bell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blaydon Dental Practice | DUNSOPP HOUSE, LUCY STREET, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5PU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Nanas Dental Surgery | 16A THE GARTH, FRONT STREET, WINLATON, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 6DD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Blaydon Leisure And Primary Care | CENTRE, SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5NW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chainbridge Medical Partnership | SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5AE | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 4990965 |
| 2 | Oldwell Surgery | 10 FRONT STREET, WINLATON, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 4RD | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5002023 |
| 3 | Hollyhurst Medical Centre | 8 FRONT STREET, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 4RD | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 4990966 |
| 4 | Blaydon Primary Care Centre | SHIBDON ROAD, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5NW | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B Braysher Optometrists | 23 THE PRECINCT, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5BT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Thompson Opticians Ltd (winlaton) | 18 THE GARTH, FRONT STREET, WINLATON, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 6DD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Specsavers (blaydon) | UNIT 2, THE PRECINCT, WESLEY COURT, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5BT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | The Glasses Factory (blaydon) | 32 THE PRECINCT, WESLEY COURT, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE21 5BT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £302,301 | 34 | £299,272 | 56 | £290,523 | 37 | £289,536 | 54 |
| Semi-detached | £192,864 | 86 | £172,780 | 110 | £175,341 | 106 | £173,786 | 129 |
| Terraced | £133,069 | 117 | £135,116 | 131 | £140,655 | 132 | £136,732 | 146 |
| Flats | £78,577 | 22 | £89,864 | 25 | £83,079 | 19 | £87,605 | 28 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Blaydon
CRS Code: BLO
Operator: NT
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.07
Average Driving Distance: 9.95
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 536
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.80
Average Driving Distance: 10.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 536
A194(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.10
Average Driving Distance: 11.07
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 536
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.13
Average Driving Distance: 11.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 12
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| NE21 4 | Blaydon-on-tyne Delivery Office |
| NE21 5 | Blaydon-on-tyne Delivery Office |
| NE21 6 | Blaydon-on-tyne Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| N | E | 2 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| N | E | 2 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path Head Water Mill | Historic Properties | Other Historic Property | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the NE21 postal code is BLAYDON-ON-TYNE followed by Winlaton Mill, and Winlaton.
The NE21 Postcode shares a border with NE16 (Whickham, Burnopfield, Sunniside), NE39 (ROWLANDS GILL, High Spen, Hamsterley Mill), NE40 (RYTON, Greenside, Crawcrook) and NE15 (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Lemington).
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