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Blyth Isabella

About

Blyth Isabella sits on the south bank of the River Blyth where the river meets the North Sea. The area grew around the port and former docks used for coal export and ship repair; quays and breakwaters remain part of the shoreline and shape local navigation. The Port of Blyth still handles cargo and supports offshore wind operations, so large service vessels and smaller fishing boats share the estuary channel. Streets lead down to the waterfront and a mix of housing, small shops and light industry fills the blocks inland from the quays.

Community life in Blyth Isabella centres on local sports clubs, primary schools and short high-street runs that serve daily needs. A marked slipway and stone piers guide craft into the river channel at low water, and tidal movement is an everyday reference for residents and businesses here. Green spaces, allotments and pocket parks sit between terraces and newer housing, and municipal services and charities operate from converted warehouses close to the water, reflecting the area’s long connection to maritime trade.

Area overview

On average Blyth Isabella has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blyth Isabella is £35,425 per year. There are 2 schools in Blyth Isabella: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Blyth Isabella is home to around 7,823 people, with a population density of about 4,541.3 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

101

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blyth Isabella Population

7,823

Population density

4,541.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

48.7(+19%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.96(-8%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.76(-2%)

Public order

8.82(0%)

Other theft

7.03(+8%)

North East average

Demographics

British

7,567

96.74%

Other White

0.91%

Arab

0.35%

Indian

0.35%

Other

0.33%

Total population: 7,822

Economics

No qualifications

1,636

26.05%

Level 3 (A level)

1,140

18.15%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,029

16.38%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,005

16%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

797

12.69%

Total 16+ residents: 6,281

Housing

Social rents from council

1,099

30.56%

Owns outright

1,026

28.53%

Owns with a mortgage

746

20.75%

Private landlord or letting agency

370

10.29%

Other social rented

270

7.51%

Total households: 3,596

Property prices in Blyth Isabella

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £134,500 in Blyth Isabella area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £339,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blyth Isabella over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£183,400	£154,000	£180,000	£208,875	£308,643
Flats	4	£58,000	£41,400	£51,000	£62,750	£66,950
Semi-Detached	29	£137,000	£89,200	£110,000	£162,000	£195,400
Terraced	21	£124,000	£100,000	£110,000	£150,000	£195,000

10 years median price trend in Blyth Isabella

All postcodes in Blyth Isabella

NE242PZ

Twelfth Avenue

NE242QF

Eighth Avenue

NE245RB

Newsham Road

NE245SN

Chester Grove

NE242PP

Broadway

NE242SP

Fourth Avenue

NE242TU

Twentieth Avenue

NE243HZ

Plessey Road

NE245RR

Isabella Road

NE242SJ

Cherry Trees

NE245EG

Ingoe Close

NE245HE

Kings Gardens

NE242UB

Twentieth Avenue

NE245DJ

Ryal Close

NE245DR

Cambo Close

NE245EL

Norham Close

NE242QW

Twentyfifth Avenue

NE243LH

Warkworth Avenue

NE245BB

Priory Grange

NE245DF

Matfen Close

NE245QZ

Newsham Road

NE245TL

Newsham Road

NE243LW

Plessey Road

NE243NW

Plessey Road

NE242PX

Eleventh Avenue

NE242UF

Twentysixth Avenue

NE245DH

Elsdon Close

NE245EJ

Norham Close

NE245BS

Cowpen Road

NE242PY

Twelfth Avenue

NE245BW

Albion Way

NE242QJ

Newlands Road

NE243LN

Fenwick Avenue

NE245BR

Cromwell Court

NE245JA

Belsay Court

NE245DA

Ingram Drive

NE245EA

Bamburgh Close

NE242ST

Sixth Avenue

NE245TJ

Newsham Road

NE242SG

Second Avenue

NE243LF

Wansbeck Avenue

NE243NH

Plessey Road

NE245RS

Fallow Park Avenue

NE243LG

Seafield Road

NE243LT

East Drive

NE245EY

Lindsay Avenue

NE242PU

Tenth Avenue

NE245DW

Beal Close

NE245RW

Southend Avenue

NE242HU

Coronation Street

NE245HY

Alwinton Close

NE242PS

Tenth Avenue

NE242TF

First Avenue

NE245BY

Bolam Avenue

NE245HD

Dukes Gardens

NE245SF

Leaholme Crescent

NE242PW

Broadway

NE245DL

Ryal Close

NE245EN

Hepple Court

NE245HQ

Queens Gardens

NE243NN

Plessey Road

NE245EB

Bamburgh Close

NE242SF

First Avenue

NE242SU

Sixth Avenue

NE243RA

South View

NE245BN

Albion Way

NE242UD

Twentythird Avenue

NE242UE

Twentysecond Avenue

NE243LD

Plessey Road

NE243QY

Plessey Road

NE245DP

Cambo Close

NE245DZ

Ford Drive

NE245HL

Princes Gardens

NE245SJ

Chester Grove

NE242SL

Sixth Avenue

NE242UG

Twentyfifth Avenue

NE245RF

Wordsworth Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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