Coldstream Drive Blaydon, Gateshead
34 addresses across 5 postcodes (NE21), about 400 m (0.2 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 14906250.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £135,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 6).
- Flood: 2 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hallgarth Hall Park, is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 131 to 137 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 34 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oldwell Surgery, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £135,000 | £132,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £212,500 | £210,000 | £256,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £174,950 | £174,950 | £174,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £178,000 | £149,000 | £192,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £78,950 | £78,950 | £78,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 35 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 19 NE21 6PP | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 13 NE21 6PP | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2024 | 47 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 10 May 2022 | 13 NE21 6PP | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2022 | 8 NE21 6PP | Semi-detached | £256,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2022 | 49 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £212,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2018 | 39 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2017 | 49 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 3 NE21 6PP | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2010 | 3 NE21 6PP | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2008 | 17 NE21 6PP | Detached | £174,950 | |
| 13 Dec 2007 | 43 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £134,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2006 | 37 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2006 | 8 NE21 6PP | Semi-detached | £178,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 21 NE21 6PP | Detached | £192,500 | |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 37 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £78,950 | |
| 4 Jun 1999 | 17 NE21 6PP | Detached | £74,000 | |
| 11 Sep 1998 | 4 NE21 6PP | Detached | £77,950 | |
| 23 May 1997 | 37 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 19 Sep 1996 | 49 NE21 6PR | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1995 | 17 NE21 6PP | Detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); Bungalow, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (9); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
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 (48% of about 2,090 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)
- Former Hookergate School, High Spen: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Winlaton Care Village, Garesfield Lane, Winlaton: up to 7 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Valley View Care Home, Burn Rd, Winlaton: up to 22 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Winlaton Social Club, Cromwell Place, Winlaton: up to 17 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- MetroGreen - Derwent West Bank, Derwenthaugh Rd, Blaydon: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Hallgarth depot, Gath Farm Rd, Winlaton: up to 20 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Ramsay Street, Winlaton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: BT, Permanent reinstatement, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 4 September 2026 to 8 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE21 6PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 6PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 6HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 6QX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 6QY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 131 m and 137 m above sea level (134 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 6HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE21 6PP | 100% | 88% | 100% | 0% |
| NE21 6PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE21 6QX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE21 6QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Scotland Head-Park Lane Winlaton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winlaton | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oldwell Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest R W Wilson | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nanas Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Whickham Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hallgarth Hall Park 7,030 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,160 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lands Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Bewes Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Cromwell | Tidal water | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Snipes Dene | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 34 |
1 of the street's 34 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | Report card (Jun 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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) |
| Blaydon West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead School Catering at Winlaton West Lane Primary School NE21 6PH | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| New West End Social Club NE21 6PQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| St Pauls Church Hall NE21 6PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Winlaton Convenience Store NE21 6PY | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Sweet Petite NE21 6AW | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Sunrise Authentic Asian Cuisine NE21 6AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Roma Pizza / Two Dragons / Burger Express NE21 6AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| G&E Murgatroyd Spar Winlaton NE21 6AW | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Galaxy Pizza NE21 6AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Vulcan Inn NE21 6AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Coldstream Drive (6); On or near Whinney Close (5); On or near Buttermere Crescent (5); On or near Ennerdale Crescent (4); On or near Long Gair (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 49% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 9 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 6PP: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- NE21 6PR: 14 addresses
- NE21 6HQ: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
- NE21 6QX: 1 address of 34 in the postcode
- NE21 6QY: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Brandon Close · Lyndhurst Close · Roxburgh Close · Langdale Crescent · Ennerdale Crescent · Long Gair · Whinney Close · Broom Close · Buttermere Crescent · Thirlmere Crescent · Huntley Crescent · Conifer Close
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.