West Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE21 6NX, NE21 6NY.
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At a glance
7 property sales on West Lea, Blaydon-On-Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £64,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £64,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 86% flat, 14% terraced. Recorded sale prices on West Lea range from £50,000 to £112,500. 11% of homes sold here were freehold and 89% leasehold.
House prices on West Lea compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West 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: 11% freehold and 89% leasehold across 9 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £64,750 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £112,500 | 6 Apr 2021 |
Sold prices on West Lea
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, West Lea NE21 6NX | 20 Feb 2026 | £64,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, West Lea NE21 6NY | 15 Aug 2025 | £68,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, West Lea NE21 6NX | 24 Jan 2024 | £62,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, West Lea NE21 6NX | 27 Sep 2023 | £45,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, West Lea NE21 6NX | 6 Apr 2021 | £112,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, West Lea NE21 6NX | 28 Feb 2020 | £58,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, West Lea NE21 6NX | 16 Nov 2018 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, West Lea NE21 6NX | 23 Sep 2016 | £74,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 41, West Lea NE21 6NY | 22 Feb 2016 | £50,000 | Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, West Lea | £45,000 (Sep 2023) → £62,000 (Jan 2024) | +38% over under a year |
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Schools near West Lea
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhead Community Primary School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| West Lane Primary School 305 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 226 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon 1,401 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blaydon West Primary School 166 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Liberty School | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Fellside Community Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 234 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | 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 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Metrocentre station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Dunston station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Axwell View-Sports Ground (S-Bound, Axwell View) 1 min walk
- Axwell View-Sports Ground (N-Bound, Axwell View) 2 min walk
- Park Lane-Park View (NE-Bound, Park Lane) 2 min walk
- Park Lane-Parkgate Lane (SW-Bound, Park 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 - 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 · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Blaydon · 0.9 mi
- Iceland Iceland Blaydon · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- R W Wilson · 0.5 mi
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- Pch Chemist · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Nanas Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Blaydon Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Blaydon Leisure And Primary Care · 1.0 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 2 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 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 | 43.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 38.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 910 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,846 |
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 West Lea
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 93.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.6% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 46.1% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.7% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19.3% | 28% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.6% | 17% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.4% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.3% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 20% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 42.2% | 32.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.8% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.4% | 20.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.6% | 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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