Weatherside Blaydon, Gateshead
37 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE21), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14929640.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2004 the median was £69,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 15).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 40% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hallgarth Hall Park, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 106 to 115 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oldwell Surgery, about 160 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2004 | 31 NE21 5QL | Semi-detached | £69,000 |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (13); Bungalow, end-terrace (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (17); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
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 (77% of about 980 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)
- Ramsay Street, Winlaton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- MetroGreen - Derwent West Bank, Derwenthaugh Rd, Blaydon: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Winlaton Care Village, Garesfield Lane, Winlaton: up to 7 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Former Hookergate School, High Spen: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Hallgarth depot, Gath Farm Rd, Winlaton: up to 20 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Winlaton Social Club, Cromwell Place, Winlaton: up to 17 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Valley View Care Home, Burn Rd, Winlaton: up to 22 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Bleach Green, Elm Rd, Blaydon: up to 202 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 16 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 16 November 2026 to 4 December 2026: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE21 5QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE21 5DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE21 5DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 106 m and 115 m above sea level (111 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE21 5DH | 100% | 80% | 40% | 0% |
| NE21 5DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE21 5QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blaydon Bank-Alice Street Winlaton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winlaton | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oldwell Surgery | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest R W Wilson | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nanas Dental Surgery | 350 m |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Winlaton Cashzone | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hallgarth Hall Park 7,030 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shibdon Park 1.6 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blaydon Cricket Ground 1.5 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Summerhouse Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Lands Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Cromwell | Tidal water | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Sugley Dene | Valley | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 37 |
9 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 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 |
| Blaydon West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tynevale Stores NE21 5DF | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Crispy Cod NE21 5DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Winlaton News NE21 5DH | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Blaydon Cricket Club NE21 5DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| BV & Sons NE21 4RG | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Cakeaholics by Claire NE21 4RF | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Emmas Restaurant NE21 4RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Branches Out of School NE21 5RW | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| The Highlander NE21 6AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Hilton & Son NE21 6AF | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Pizza Enjoy NE21 4EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Burger & Brew NE21 6DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Double Flavour NE21 6DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Co-operative Group NE21 6DD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Premier NE21 6DD | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parkside Avenue (18); On or near Simonside Road (18); On or near Alice Street (13); On or near Wallington Close (9); On or near Litchfield Street (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 5QL: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- NE21 5DQ: 6 addresses
- NE21 5DH: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Matthew Lynn Place · Alice Street · Alice Street · Litchfield Street · Dene Terrace · Tynevale Avenue · Litchfield Lane · Tyne Street · Litchfield Lane · Litchfield Lane · Litchfield Lane · Tyne 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.