Chainbridge Road Blaydon, Gateshead
75 addresses across 10 postcodes (NE16,NE21), about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 14905010.
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 83 of its 91 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chainbridge Medical Partnership, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2025 | UNIT 12 NE21 5ST | Other | £650,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Jun 2024 | PREMPACK LTD NE21 5ST | Other | £1,656,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2022 | UNIT 1 NE21 5ST | Other | £606,665 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Feb 2020 | BEWICK MOBILITY NE21 5ST | Other | £625,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Feb 2020 | BEWICK MOBILITY NE21 5ST | Other | £625,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Mar 2019 | INTERSERVE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES NE21 5SZ | Other | £605,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Sep 2018 | UNIT 1, DUTTON COURT NE21 5ST | Other | £2,905,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Feb 2016 | UNIT 13 NE21 5ST | Other | £55,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Feb 2015 | UNIT 13, CHAINBRIDGE NORTH NE21 5SZ | Other | £360,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Jan 2015 | UNIT 12 CHAINBRIDGE NORTH NE21 5ST | Other | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Gateshead in 2026-27: Band D £2,716 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,811 | £2,112 | £2,414 | £2,716 | £3,319 | £3,923 | £4,526 | £5,432 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (43% of about 1,400 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Churchill's site, Blaydon: up to 122 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Bleach Green, Elm Rd, Blaydon: up to 202 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Methodist chapel, East Street, High Spen: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE21 5ST | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE21 5AB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 5SZ | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE21 5TR | zone 3 | 0 / 4 / 8 | unlikely |
| NE21 5SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 5TE | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE16 9AF | zone 2 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 5AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE21 5AE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 5AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 92 addresses are between 3 m and 8 m above sea level (6 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE21 5AB | 29% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5AD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5AE | 79% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
| NE21 5AF | 98% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| NE21 5SJ | 95% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5ST | 96% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5SZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5TE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5TR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chainbridge Road Industrial Estate Blaydon | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blaydon | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 8 km (5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chainbridge Medical Partnership | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pch Chemist | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blaydon Dental Practice | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Winlaton | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.5 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 940 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 7, Scotswood section of vallum 75m long at Denton Dene, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 7, Scotswood section of vallum 75m long at Denton Dene | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Benwell length of vallum of Hadrian's Wall in the grounds of Benwell Hill Cricket Club | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Lemington Gut | Tidal water | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Sugley Dene | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Image Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Stella Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 88 |
83 of the street's 91 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gateshead: see them on the Gateshead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blaydon West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Excelsior Academy | All-through | 3–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waverley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lemington Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Blaydon NE21 5ST | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Regal Catering NE21 5ST | Mobile caterer | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Inline Nutrition NE21 5ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gold Box Roastery NE21 5NH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Feeding Families NE21 5TL | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Weekend Wonders NE21 5TL | Retailers - other | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Best Designer Cakes, Catering And Training NE21 5TW | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Beckleberrys Limited NE21 5TW | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Brunch Box NE21 5RY | Mobile caterer | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Sound Inc Studios NE21 5RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dunne Road (3); On or near Shopping Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE21 5ST: 35 addresses of 45 in the postcode
- NE21 5AB: 17 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- NE21 5SZ: 11 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- NE21 5TR: 4 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- NE21 5SJ: 2 addresses of 84 in the postcode
- NE21 5TE: 2 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- NE16 9AF: 1 address of 2 in the postcode (postcode no longer in use)
- NE21 5AD: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- NE21 5AE: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
- NE21 5AF: 1 address of 49 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Derwenthaugh Road · Chainbridge Road · A1 · A1 · Tundry Way · Transbritannia Enterprise Park · Chainbridge Road · Blaydon Highway · Dunne Road · Whiteley Road · Patterson Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.