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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 high crime levels, with around 83 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
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
36.03(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.75(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.24(+19%)
Public order
10.1(+15%)
Shoplifting
8.4(-31%)
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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Blyth Newsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £390,000.

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
Detached59£280,000
Flats2£90,000
Semi-Detached47£179,500
Terraced39£125,000

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

NE244NF

Plessey Road

NE244AU

Etal Road

NE244BT

Oakfield Grove

NE244UF

Daffodil Wynd

NE244BG

Laverock Place

NE244DD

Carrside Mews

NE244PA

Links View

NE244QZ

Holystone Avenue

NE244RJ

Berwick Court

NE244EQ

Bishopdale Avenue

NE244PE

Willow Crescent

NE244PF

Willow Crescent

NE244SS

Whittle Rise

NE244SQ

Tarset Walk

NE244AW

Newcastle Road

NE244PZ

Druridge Drive

NE244PP

Stanton Avenue

NE244QS

Druridge Drive

NE244SL

Ros Avenue

NE244DU

Swaledale Avenue

NE244HN

Front Street

NE244JF

Bells Close

NE244NW

Phoenix Street

NE244TJ

Cargo Close

NE244GN

Edlingham Green

NE244LT

Inglewood Close

NE244UQ

Pine Grove

NE244LW

Chase Meadows

NE244QB

Holystone Avenue

NE244EY

Newsham

NE244HT

Front Street

NE244LP

Beaumont Manor

NE244QD

Holystone Avenue

NE244RZ

Kershope Lane

NE244TU

Daisy Close

NE244UA

Clover Way

NE244AD

Delaval Gardens

NE244LY

Humford Green

NE244NR

Elliott Street

NE244BQ

Park Drive

NE244GB

Barmoor Row

NE244NE

Plessey Road

NE244PL

Stanton Avenue

NE244SH

Ponteland Square

NE244SB

Druridge Crescent

NE244FB

Dunmail Street

NE244HB

Bebside Road

NE244QE

Amble Close

NE244TT

Orchid Place

NE244EU

Kirkwall Close

NE244NB

Brockwell Court

NE244RB

Walsham Close

NE244SA

Druridge Crescent

NE244EE

Peltondale Avenue

NE244JZ

Haggerston Road

NE244PG

Willow Crescent

NE244TL

Junction Close

NE244ED

Whitdale Avenue

NE244FD

Pelham Gardens

NE244UH

Honeysuckle Walk

NE244BR

Meadow View

NE244BZ

Plessey Road

NE244RW

Hedgehope Walk

NE244HF

Hathery Lane

NE244QP

Otterburn Grove

NE244TZ

Violet Drive

NE244HJ

Horton Road

NE244NA

Grosvenor Place

NE244TE

Benridge Park

NE244AQ

Cramlington Terrace

NE244EJ

Stardale Avenue

NE244PS

Whitton Avenue

NE244SG

Peel Court

NE244TN

Newsham

NE225RY

Bedlington Bank

NE244GS

Haggerston Road

NE244HW

Front Street

NE244JJ

Bells Close

NE244TH

Cargo Close

NE244BD

Delaval Crescent

NE244HX

Railway Cottages

NE244PT

Druridge Drive

NE244BJ

St Bedes Place

NE244GR

Glen Grove

NE244QY

Chillingham Close

NE244DL

Newsham

NE244FA

Britannia Drive

NE244GZ

Rayburn Court

NE244QG

Holystone Close

NE244RE

Cowpen Road

NE244UN

Sandhills Place

NE244BF

Fairway Drive

NE244DH

Chase Farm Drive

NE244EZ

Ryton Lane

NE244GD

Beaufront Walk

NE244LB

Chase Meadows

NE244QT

Rothbury Avenue

NE244AL

Newcastle Road

NE244HD

South Newsham Road

NE244NL

Wharton Street

Data Sources

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