Dunne Road Blaydon, Gateshead
55 addresses across 6 postcodes (NE15,NE21), about 500 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 14908705.
- Flood: 3 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 89% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 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 -1 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 47 of its 55 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chainbridge Medical Partnership, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 (65% of about 2,040 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 (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Aln Crescent south of Kingston Park Road, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 5 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 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE21 5NH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE15 6XA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 5HN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NE21 5SD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 5ST | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE21 5SZ | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 55 addresses are between -1 m and 9 m above sea level (7 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE15 6XA | 88% | 88% | 88% | 13% |
| NE21 5HN | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| NE21 5NH | 98% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5SD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5ST | 96% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5SZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chainbridge Road-Business Park Blaydon | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blaydon | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chainbridge Medical Partnership | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pch Chemist | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North East Ambulance Service NHS Ft | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Esso Derwent, Swalwell, Blaydon Cashzone | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 4,340 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 4,370 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Axwell Park View Allotments 2.9 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 17 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, 1.7 km (1 mile) 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 | 1.7 km (1 mile) 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 7, Scotswood section from Denton Road to Denton Dene | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Lemington Gut | Tidal water | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Sugley Dene | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Image Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Stella Wood | Wood | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 55 |
47 of the street's 55 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy | All-through | 3–19 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waverley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Blaydon West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lemington Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inline Nutrition NE21 5ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Regal Catering NE21 5ST | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Blaydon NE21 5ST | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Gold Box Roastery NE21 5NH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Feeding Families NE21 5TL | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Weekend Wonders NE21 5TL | Retailers - other | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Scotswood Scran Van | Mobile caterer | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 11 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dunne Road (3); On or near Tundry Way (3); On or near Shopping Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 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 5NH: 50 addresses of 71 in the postcode
- NE15 6XA: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- NE21 5HN: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- NE21 5SD: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- NE21 5ST: 1 address of 45 in the postcode
- NE21 5SZ: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Tundry Way · A1 · A1 · Transbritannia Enterprise Park · A1 · Chainbridge Road · Derwenthaugh Road · Tundry Way · Chainbridge Road
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.