The Precinct Blaydon, Gateshead
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE21), about 20 m long. USRN 14924644.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2006 the median was £115,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 23 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 2% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 280 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Larch Gardens, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chainbridge Medical Partnership, about 130 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 220 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2021 | MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD NE21 5BT | Other | £1,530,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Dec 2019 | MORRISONS SUPERMARKETS PLC, 17 NE21 5BT | Other | £23,512,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 May 2006 | MORRISONS SUPERMARKETS PLC, 17 NE21 5BT | Detached | £115,000 |
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (48% of about 710 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)
- Methodist chapel, East Street, High Spen: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Bleach Green, Elm Rd, Blaydon: up to 202 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Churchill's site, Blaydon: up to 122 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 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, 19 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 7 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 5AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE21 5BT | not in 2 or 3 | 19 / 4 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 7 m and 9 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE21 5AD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE21 5BT | 2% | 2% | 2% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 280 m |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Larch Road Blaydon | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blaydon | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chainbridge Medical Partnership | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blaydon Dental Practice | 50 m |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Winlaton | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Larch Gardens 5,940 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shibdon Park 1.6 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,660 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Newburn Ford 1640, a registered battlefield, 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Summerhouse Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Lemington Gut | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Stella Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Sugley Dene | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lemington Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 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 Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Waverley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Excelsior Academy | All-through | 3–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Trinity Methodist Church NE21 5PU | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Gateshead Foodbank NE21 5PU | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Blaydon Youth Centre NE21 5QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| BLAYDON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE NE21 5LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza NE21 5BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| McDonald’s Restaurants (932 Blaydon) NE21 5BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| The Yard NE21 5AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Blaydon Resource Centre NE21 5AE | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| St Cuthberts Church NE21 5AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Iceland NE21 5BT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Kentoci Cafe NE21 5BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Greggs NE21 5BT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Home Bargains NE21 5BT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited NE21 5BT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Costa Coffee NE21 5BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 110 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (98); On or near Supermarket (38); On or near Shopping Area (37); On or near Shop Spouts (18); On or near Larch Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Lucy Street · Dene Road · East View · Shibdon Road · George Street · West View · Mabel Street · Theresa Street · Hazel Road · Larch Road · Thorneyholme Terrace · Mary 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.