South Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE21 5JT.
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At a glance
4 property sales on South Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 21 Mar 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £104,375. Recorded sale prices on South Lea range from £95,000 to £115,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on South Lea compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. South 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £104,375 | 21 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on South Lea
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30, South Lea NE21 5JT | 21 Mar 2025 | £112,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, South Lea NE21 5JT | 17 Feb 2020 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, South Lea NE21 5JT | 20 Sep 2019 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, South Lea NE21 5JT | 27 Sep 2017 | £95,000 | 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.
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Schools near South Lea
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhead Community Primary School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 226 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon 1,401 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Blaydon West Primary School 166 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| West Lane Primary School 305 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Liberty School | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 234 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Swalwell Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Metrocentre station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Dunston station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hole In The Wall Estate (W-Bound, Blencathra Way) 2 min walk
- Hole In The Wall Estate (E-Bound, Blencathra Way) 2 min walk
- Bleach Green (W-Bound, Shibdon Bank) 3 min walk
- Shibdon Bank-Lime Street (SW-Bound, Shibdon Bank) 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 · 0.7 mi - Whickham Cottage Medical Centre
Rectory Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Winlaton · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Great Winlaton · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Blaydon · 0.7 mi
- Iceland Iceland Blaydon · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- R W Wilson · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Pch Chemist · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Nanas Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Blaydon Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Blaydon Leisure And Primary Care · 0.7 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 3 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 44.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 39.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 789 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,713 |
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 South Lea
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 93.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 42% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.4% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23% | 28% |
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 17% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.5% | 13.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.6% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 33% | 32.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.4% | 20.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.1% | 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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