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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 average crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£174,500
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£141K – £234K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £174,500 (about £209 per square foot) in Blyth Newsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,500 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blyth Newsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£248,000£228
Semi-Detached42£165,750£219
Terraced39£135,000£161
Flats2£96,750£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blyth Newsham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blyth Newsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,495£61,000£135,000£117,500
2017£197,973£63,000£135,856£117,500
2018£199,500£59,996£134,950£120,000
2019£215,950£50,000£135,950£109,000
2020£205,950£54,750£139,950£95,165
2021£215,000£50,000£156,950£127,500
2022£249,473£67,000£160,000£141,263
2023£283,995£64,000£182,500£118,000
2024£280,000£60,000£179,000£127,000
2025£254,044£120,000£171,500£125,000
2026£254,500£73,500£164,500£149,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blyth Newsham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blyth Newsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£119£179£141
2017£182£110£164£141
2018£190£103£154£137
2019£179£92£153£130
2020£186£73£168£131
2021£198£84£196£141
2022£219£108£207£149
2023£230£103£220£156
2024£224£110£200£153
2025£230£162£201£153
2026£241£120£209£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blyth Newsham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blyth Newsham in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.