Helen Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE21 4ER.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Helen Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Mar 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £78,827. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 87% terraced, 7% flat, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Helen Street range from £68,000 to £98,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Helen Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Helen Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 21 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £78,827 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Flat | 1 | £86,000 | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £84,000 | 17 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Helen Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 29 Jun 2026 | £86,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 17 Mar 2025 | £84,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 14 Feb 2025 | £98,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 7 Feb 2025 | £81,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 22 Jul 2024 | £86,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 13, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 19 Jul 2024 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 6 Jun 2024 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 4 Apr 2024 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 25 Sep 2023 | £80,750 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 28 Apr 2023 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 17 Feb 2023 | £92,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 19 May 2021 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 11 Dec 2020 | £79,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 15 Oct 2020 | £65,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 7 Aug 2020 | £56,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 29 Mar 2019 | £79,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 4 Dec 2017 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 3 Feb 2017 | £69,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 19 Jan 2017 | £68,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 2 Dec 2016 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Helen Street NE21 4ER | 20 Jun 2016 | £71,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Helen Street | £79,500 (Mar 2019) → £79,000 (Dec 2020) → £98,000 (Feb 2025) | +23% over 6 yrs |
| 10, Helen Street | £56,000 (Aug 2020) → £85,000 (Jun 2024) | +52% over 4 yrs |
| 11, Helen Street | £69,500 (Feb 2017) → £92,000 (Feb 2023) | +32% over 6 yrs |
| 5, Helen Street | £71,500 (Jun 2016) → £80,000 (May 2021) | +12% over 5 yrs |
| 28, Helen Street | £68,000 (Jan 2017) → £65,000 (Oct 2020) | -4% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Helen Street
Crime
90 crimes were reported within about a mile of Helen Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Helen Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Derwent at Blaydon-on-Tyne, Rowlands Gill, Lintzford, and Shotley Bridge Flood warning area
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
- Tyne estuary Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Helen Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon 1,401 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| West Lane Primary School 305 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 226 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Parkhead Community Primary School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 234 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Blaydon West Primary School 166 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Crookhill Community Primary School 186 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 83 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Blaydon station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Metrocentre station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Wylam station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Black Lane-Snowdrop Close (SW-Bound, Black Lane) 1 min walk
- Black Lane-Valley Crescent (NE-Bound, Black Lane) 1 min walk
- Black Lane-Crocus Close (W-Bound, Black Lane) 3 min walk
- Black Lane-Burn Road (N-Bound, Black Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Oldwell Surgery
10 Front Street, Winlaton, Blaydon-On-Tyne · 0.4 mi - Hollyhurst Medical Centre
8 Front Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne · 0.4 mi - Chainbridge Medical Partnership
Shibdon Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne · 0.9 mi - Newburn Surgery
4 Newburn Road, Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Winlaton · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Great Winlaton · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Blaydon · 0.9 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Blaydon · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- R W Wilson · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
- Lemington Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Nanas Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Blaydon Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- North East Ambulance Service Nhs Ft · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 523 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,134 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Gateshead with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Helen Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 93.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.6% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 37.1% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 0% | 2.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25% | 28% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22.3% | 17% |
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 13.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.7% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.4% | 32.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.1% | 20.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.8% | 5.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Gateshead.
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