NE21 postcode area
The NE21 postcode district spans 6 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in Gateshead. Area Scores range from 16 to 61 across them.
In summary
There is a sharp split within the NE21 district: Ryton scores 61 out of 100 (#2,651 of 6,856 nationally) while Blaydon South sits at 17 — neighbours on the map, 45 points apart on the index. 1 of the 6 rank in the most-deprived third of England; none reaches the least-deprived third. Median prices range from £145,000 in Blaydon South to £209,500 in Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RytonGateshead | 2,651 | 61 | £195,000 |
| Blaydon North & Winlaton MillGateshead | 3,042 | 56 | £172,500 |
| Sunniside & Lobley HillGateshead | 3,336 | 51 | £172,250 |
| Rowlands Gill & LockhaughGateshead | 3,474 | 49 | £209,500 |
| SwalwellGateshead | 4,029 | 41 | £165,000 |
| Blaydon SouthGateshead | 5,708 | 17 | £145,000 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around NE21.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.