Morven Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE21 4EY, NE21 4EZ.
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At a glance
19 property sales on Morven Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £144,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £125,053. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Morven Lea compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Morven Lea 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: 52% freehold and 48% leasehold across 21 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £125,053 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £127,500 | 13 Mar 2020 |
Sold prices on Morven Lea
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38, Morven Lea NE21 4EZ | 23 Jan 2026 | £144,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 36, Morven Lea NE21 4EZ | 30 Jul 2025 | £138,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Morven Lea NE21 4EZ | 28 Mar 2025 | £142,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 21 Mar 2025 | £115,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 49, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 10 Oct 2024 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 6 Sep 2024 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 28 Mar 2024 | £134,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 24, Morven Lea NE21 4EZ | 25 Mar 2024 | £128,950 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 33, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 14 Nov 2023 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 7 Jun 2023 | £117,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Morven Lea NE21 4EZ | 31 May 2022 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 19 Nov 2021 | £125,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 11, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 19 Nov 2021 | £125,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 53, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 9 Apr 2021 | £92,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 33, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 23 Nov 2020 | £132,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Morven Lea NE21 4EZ | 13 Mar 2020 | £127,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Morven Lea NE21 4EZ | 13 Mar 2020 | £127,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 38, Morven Lea NE21 4EZ | 4 Sep 2019 | £96,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 25, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 20 Dec 2018 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Morven Lea NE21 4EY | 7 Jun 2018 | £120,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 46, Morven Lea NE21 4EZ | 7 Jun 2018 | £108,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38, Morven Lea | £96,000 (Sep 2019) → £144,000 (Jan 2026) | +50% over 6 yrs |
| 49, Morven Lea | £117,000 (Jun 2023) → £140,000 (Oct 2024) | +20% over 1 yr |
| 24, Morven Lea | £127,500 (Mar 2020) → £128,950 (Mar 2024) | +1% over 4 yrs |
| 33, Morven Lea | £132,500 (Nov 2020) → £135,000 (Nov 2023) | +2% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Morven Lea
Crime
90 crimes were reported within about a mile of Morven Lea 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 | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Morven Lea 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 Morven Lea
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon 1,401 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 226 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Blaydon West Primary School 166 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Parkhead Community Primary School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 234 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| West Lane Primary School 305 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Crookhill Community Primary School 186 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 83 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Metrocentre station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
- Dunston station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St Thomas More RC Academy (N-Bound, Croftdale Road) 1 min walk
- Back Lane-Heddon View (SW-Bound, North Street) 1 min walk
- Back Lane-Twizell Avenue (NE-Bound, Back Lane) 1 min walk
- Back Lane-School (NE-Bound, Back Lane) 2 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 · 0.5 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 · 0.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland Blaydon · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Blaydon · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- R W Wilson · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Lemington Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Nanas Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Blaydon Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- North East Ambulance Service Nhs Ft · 0.8 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 Morven Lea
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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