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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

NE244FD

Pelham Gardens

NE244AX

The Oval

NE244EL

Castledale Avenue

NE244DF

Heather Lea

NE244LZ

Cowpen Road

NE244ES

Hanbury Grove

NE244AB

Middle Street

NE244PY

Druridge Drive

NE244NW

Phoenix Street

NE244QR

Druridge Drive

NE244HG

Hathery Lane

NE244SF

Horton Manor

NE244QG

Holystone Close

NE244GE

Bellister Court

NE244BN

Plessey Road

NE244SG

Peel Court

NE244TA

Benridge Park

NE244HH

Horton Road

NE244SA

Druridge Crescent

NE244SD

Druridge Crescent

NE244QL

Thropton Avenue

NE244JJ

Bells Close

NE244HF

Hathery Lane

NE244SU

Yeavering Way

NE244GL

Dally Gardens

NE244DG

Adlam Court

NE244NY

Halton Grove

NE244SY

Scholars Close

NE244AJ

Hartley Terrace

NE244JW

Furnace Road

NE244PH

Druridge Drive

NE244QA

Holystone Avenue

NE244LP

Beaumont Manor

NE244BF

Fairway Drive

NE244GD

Beaufront Walk

NE244BB

Delaval Crescent

NE244PG

Willow Crescent

NE244AR

Newcastle Road

NE244BG

Laverock Place

NE244GQ

Font Drive

NE244BD

Delaval Crescent

NE244QQ

Kielder Close

NE244DH

Chase Farm Drive

NE244DA

Beatrice Avenue

NE244UN

Sandhills Place

NE244JR

Horton Park

NE244GF

Blenkinsopp Court

NE244AY

Delaval Crescent

NE244QE

Amble Close

NE244NR

Elliott Street

NE225RY

Bedlington Bank

NE244EP

Dilston Road

NE244PN

Stanton Avenue

NE244AW

Newcastle Road

NE244QX

Beadnell Road

NE244AD

Delaval Gardens

NE244BL

Plessey Road

NE244AT

Laverock Hall Road

NE244ND

Highfield

NE244DB

Newsham

NE244EJ

Stardale Avenue

NE244NG

Carr Street

NE244AN

Seaton Avenue

NE244LS

Thorntree Way

NE244QU

St Marys Drive

NE244AU

Etal Road

NE244FB

Dunmail Street

NE244TD

Benridge Park

NE244UD

Snowdrop Close

NE244LB

Chase Meadows

NE244PZ

Druridge Drive

NE244NP

Phoenix Street

NE244HN

Front Street

NE244SP

Swinburne Street

NE244TY

Primrose Gardens

NE244LY

Humford Green

NE244BW

Plessey Road

NE244NZ

Haltwhistle Meadows

NE244LX

Tynedale Drive

NE244FA

Britannia Drive

NE244PW

Thorp Close

NE244PL

Stanton Avenue

NE244DY

Lynndale Avenue

NE244HE

Laverock Hall Road

NE244BP

Beatrice Avenue

NE244GT

Haggerston Road

NE244BU

Plessey Road

NE244EA

Wettondale Avenue

NE244DL

Newsham

NE244HP

Errington Street

NE244DU

Swaledale Avenue

NE244AP

Carlton Avenue

NE244LA

Aydon Square

NE244UH

Honeysuckle Walk

NE244GP

Emblehope Grove

NE244PP

Stanton Avenue

NE244GU

Haggerston Road

NE244PS

Whitton Avenue

NE244QP

Otterburn Grove

NE244GJ

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Data Sources

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