Western Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE21 5NS.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Western Way, Blaydon-On-Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £328,750. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £279,277. Average sale prices rose from £251,650 in 2016 to £328,750 in 2026 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 76% above the Blaydon-On-Tyne average of £187,044 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 65% semi-detached, 29% detached, 6% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Western Way range from £152,500 to £440,000. 94% of homes sold here were freehold and 6% leasehold. Of 45 streets in Blaydon-On-Tyne with at least two sales in the last year, Western Way ranks 4th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Western Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 94% freehold and 6% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £279,277 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Detached | 5 | £261,400 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £400,000 | 15 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Western Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27, Western Way NE21 5NS | 20 Mar 2026 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Western Way NE21 5NS | 27 Jan 2026 | £217,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Western Way NE21 5NS | 15 Oct 2025 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Western Way NE21 5NS | 11 Aug 2023 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Western Way NE21 5NS | 25 Aug 2022 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Western Way NE21 5NS | 14 Apr 2022 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Western Way NE21 5NS | 6 Dec 2021 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Western Way NE21 5NS | 30 Sep 2021 | £245,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Western Way NE21 5NS | 20 Aug 2021 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Western Way NE21 5NS | 29 Sep 2020 | £321,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Western Way NE21 5NS | 15 Jan 2018 | £212,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Western Way NE21 5NS | 8 Nov 2017 | £271,100 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Western Way NE21 5NS | 31 Mar 2017 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Western Way NE21 5NS | 24 Feb 2017 | £152,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Western Way NE21 5NS | 16 Dec 2016 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Western Way NE21 5NS | 15 Jul 2016 | £279,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Western Way NE21 5NS | 24 Jun 2016 | £210,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27, Western Way | £200,000 (Apr 2022) → £440,000 (Mar 2026) | +120% over 4 yrs |
| 19, Western Way | £279,950 (Jul 2016) → £325,000 (Aug 2021) → £355,000 (Aug 2023) | +27% over 7 yrs |
| 13, Western Way | £321,000 (Sep 2020) → £350,000 (Dec 2021) | +9% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Western Way
Crime
87 crimes were reported within about a mile of Western Way 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 | 29 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Western Way is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Derwent at Blaydon-on-Tyne, Rowlands Gill, Lintzford, and Shotley Bridge Flood warning area
- Tyne estuary at Dunston, Derwenthaugh Industrial Estate and Scotswood Flood alert 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 Western Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty School | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Blaydon West Primary School 166 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 226 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Parkhead Community Primary School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon 1,401 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Swalwell Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Front Street Community Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 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 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Metrocentre station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Dunston station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Shibdon Road-Axwell Park (W-Bound, B6317) 1 min walk
- Shibdon Road-Axwell Park (E-Bound, B6317) 2 min walk
- Shibdon Road-Swalwell Roundabout (SE-Bound, Shibdon Road) 4 min walk
- Shibdon Road-Swalwell Roundabout (NW-Bound, B6317) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Chainbridge Medical Partnership
Shibdon Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne · 0.7 mi - Oldwell Surgery
10 Front Street, Winlaton, Blaydon-On-Tyne · 1.0 mi - Hollyhurst Medical Centre
8 Front Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne · 1.0 mi - Whickham Cottage Medical Centre
Rectory Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Whickham · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Blaydon · 0.6 mi
- Iceland Iceland Blaydon · 0.7 mi
- Aldi Aldi Whickham · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Pch Chemist · 0.5 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Blaydon Leisure And Primary Care · 0.2 mi
- Blaydon Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- North East Ambulance Service Nhs Ft · 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 651 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,540 |
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 Western Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 93.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 60.7% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 33.6% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | – |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.3% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.8% | 28% |
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.7% | 17% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31% | 20.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20% | 32.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 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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