| Council | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a North East suburb 34% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Blakelaw is £158,099, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Blakelaw house price trends over the last 30 years.
£158,099
£245,523
£99,634
£171,875
£150,455
Is Blakelaw a nice place to live?
Blakelaw is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Blakelaw?
Blakelaw has an above average crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 100 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 34% above the national average, and 34% above the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in Blakelaw?
Blakelaw has 42 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Hilton Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham and Sacred Heart Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Blakelaw?
The majority of residents in Blakelaw identify as White (British) (80%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.