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Blyth Newsham

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About

Blyth Newsham is a residential area situated on the southern edge of the town of Blyth. The district is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is a practical suburb with local amenities including schools and shops serving the community. The layout is functional, with streets arranged in a grid-like pattern common to developments of its era.

The area is bordered by the South Newsham Road to the north and open farmland to the south, giving it a semi-rural fringe. A notable local feature is the presence of the Newsham Pond, a sizeable body of water surrounded by green space that provides a focal point for recreation. The district offers straightforward access to the wider town centre and the industrial estates along the River Blyth.

Area overview

On average Blyth Newsham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blyth Newsham is £50,630 per year. There are 5 schools in Blyth Newsham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Blyth Newsham is home to around 9,408 people, with a population density of about 941.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blyth Newsham Population
9,408
Population density
941.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.55(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.98(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.84(-5%)
Shoplifting
9.03(-23%)
Public order
7.97(-3%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,976
95.42%
Other White
99
1.05%
African
45
0.48%
Indian
38
0.4%
Other Asian
37
0.39%
Total population: 9,407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,885
25.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,618
21.84%
No qualifications
1,229
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,228
16.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
760
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 7,410

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,552
38.56%
Owns outright
1,085
26.96%
Social rents from council
630
15.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
477
11.85%
Other social rented
165
4.1%
Total households: 4,025

Property prices in Blyth Newsham

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Blyth Newsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,500 up to £374,300.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blyth Newsham in the 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 Newsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached47£166,500
Detached54£252,022
Flats1£120,000
Terraced38£129,000

10 years median price trend in Blyth Newsham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blyth Newsham.

All postcodes in Blyth Newsham

NE244GH

Castle Heaton Way

NE244TT

Orchid Place

NE244QW

Cresswell Drive

NE244PE

Willow Crescent

NE244EB

Monkdale Avenue

NE244HA

Park Farm Villas

NE244DJ

Cramlington Terrace

NE244TN

Newsham

NE244HW

Front Street

NE244TU

Daisy Close

NE244RU

Harbottle Walk

NE244QJ

Embleton Drive

NE244UF

Daffodil Wynd

NE244GZ

Rayburn Court

NE244NX

Warwick Street

NE244TW

Bebside & Kitty Brewster

NE244QB

Holystone Avenue

NE244RZ

Kershope Lane

NE244GA

Bakethin Crescent

NE244QN

Falston Road

NE244PR

Stanton Avenue

NE244UP

Maidstone Road

NE244DR

Tynedale Drive

NE244JF

Bells Close

NE244SH

Ponteland Square

NE244RB

Walsham Close

NE244BE

The Oval

NE244NL

Wharton Street

NE244BY

Delaval Gardens

NE244BA

Horton Place

NE244HJ

Horton Road

NE244BR

Meadow View

NE244UA

Clover Way

NE244RA

Chirton Green

NE244DZ

Prestdale Avenue

NE244RJ

Berwick Court

NE244EN

Kingsdale Avenue

NE244HX

Railway Cottages

NE244NA

Grosvenor Place

NE244NT

Elliott Street

NE244RE

Cowpen Road

NE244AZ

Delaval Crescent

NE244AA

Plessey Road

NE244EH

Warkdale Avenue

NE244TR

Poppy Drive

NE244TL

Junction Close

NE244HQ

Front Street

NE244NB

Brockwell Court

NE244AS

Newcastle Road

NE244PQ

Holystone Avenue

NE244RY

Holburn Avenue

NE244TH

Cargo Close

NE244QH

Kielder Close

NE244HB

Bebside Road

NE244EW

Swaledale Court

NE244ST

Wooler Grange

NE244BT

Oakfield Grove

NE244ER

Alston Close

NE244DD

Carrside Mews

NE244PB

Links View

NE244UE

Crocus Drive

NE244UJ

Copperhead Close

NE244UB

Iris Drive

NE244NE

Plessey Road

NE244NH

Winship Street

NE244NN

Phoenix Street

NE244PJ

Druridge Drive

NE244TP

Poppy Drive

NE244JD

Horton Park

NE244DN

Blackwood Road

NE244PF

Willow Crescent

NE244LT

Inglewood Close

NE244QT

Rothbury Avenue

NE244EQ

Bishopdale Avenue

NE244GY

Font Drive

NE244TB

Benridge Park

NE244JE

Cowpen Road

NE244EX

Bensom Way

NE244PA

Links View

NE244GR

Glen Grove

NE244AL

Newcastle Road

NE244QD

Holystone Avenue

NE244RX

Hexham Gardens

NE244SE

Pecket Close

NE244NS

Elliott Street

NE244ET

Crayford Street

NE244EF

Moordale Avenue

NE244AF

Delaval Street

NE244PD

Links View

NE244SR

Thirwall Way

NE244GS

Haggerston Road

NE244PU

Wharton Street

NE244TJ

Cargo Close

NE244EU

Kirkwall Close

NE244LE

Chase Mews

NE244UQ

Pine Grove

NE244SB

Druridge Crescent

NE244JY

Halidon Walk

NE244QF

Holystone Close

NE244TZ

Violet Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.