Town Pop. 15,313

Living in Blaydon: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blaydon is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Blaydon most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Blaydon places 2nd of 4 in the NE11 postcode district. Broadband (82) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Blaydon in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE11 postcode district.

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Blaydon scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NE11 0AA NE11 9AB NE11 NE16 NE21 NE39

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

173.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 663 crimes

↑ 30% above national average

Shoplifting 566 crimes

↑ 374% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 486 crimes

↑ 109% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 220 crimes

↑ 112% above national average

Public order 192 crimes

↑ 92% above national average

other 533 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Shopping Area 312 crimes
2 Supermarket 206 crimes
3 Parking Area 165 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 10 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³

Green Space 69

Parks Ample 25

Sports Pitches Ample 13

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 20 in area · 41 within 4km

1Outstanding15Good1Requires Improvement3Ungraded

Front Street Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Atkinson Road Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Blaydon West Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Dunston Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Kingsmeadow Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
Good
Lemington Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Parkhead Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells ClosePrimary · inspected 2024
Good
St Johns Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BenwellPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary2.2 mi

Queen Elizabeth Hospital3.5 mi

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital8.7 mi

Hospital waitsGateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)8 wks

Treated within 18 weeks77.5%

A&E seen within 4 hrs75.1%

3 GP surgeries in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,793 patients per GP

3dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)73.3%

available across Gateshead

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

97.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 402 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.6%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.6%Unemployed3.6%Retired24.5%Student3.4%Other inactive12.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary36.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership59.6%

Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Gateshead · 2026-27

A £1,811

B £2,112

C £2,414

D £2,716

E £3,320

F £3,923

G £4,527

H £5,432

Energy North East England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Northumbrian Water

Average bill regional £435/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Blaydon 0.6 mi

MetroCentre 1.7 mi

Dunston 2.7 mi

J65 A1(M) 6.6 mi

J1 A194(M) 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 15

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 47

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18

Retail Shopping Ample 283

Takeaways Ample 40

Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£151,250	90
Semi-detached	£175,000	29
Terraced	£130,000	47

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Blaydon a nice place to live?

Blaydon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blaydon is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blaydon?

Crime levels in Blaydon are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 2,660 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blaydon?

Among the top-rated schools in Blaydon are Front Street Community Primary School, Atkinson Road Primary Academy and Blaydon West Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 20 rated schools in Blaydon in total.

What are house prices like in Blaydon?

The current median house price in Blaydon is £151,250, around 47% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £175,000, terraced £130,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 90 sales recorded in the past 12 months.