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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

NE244TQ

Cottingwood Green

NE244DS

Tynedale Drive

NE244SQ

Tarset Walk

NE244EG

Bishopdale Avenue

NE244UL

Turnberry Avenue

NE244LW

Chase Meadows

NE244EY

Newsham

NE244DT

Swaledale Avenue

NE244TE

Benridge Park

NE244AE

Delaval Gardens

NE244RW

Hedgehope Walk

NE244PX

Druridge Drive

NE244NU

Brockwell Street

NE244SN

Shillhope Drive

NE244SW

Halleypike Close

NE244GB

Barmoor Row

NE244AG

Newcastle Road

NE244QZ

Holystone Avenue

NE244AH

Newcastle Road

NE244TF

Cottingwood Green

NE244HU

Mansel Terrace

NE244TG

Cottingwood Green

NE244HT

Front Street

NE244BZ

Plessey Road

NE244PT

Druridge Drive

NE243PR

Railway Cottages

NE244DE

Heather Lea

NE244NF

Plessey Road

NE244BH

St Bedes Road

NE244JP

Chase Farm Drive

NE244TX

Bluebell Wynd

NE244UR

Oakmount Close

NE244JZ

Haggerston Road

NE244BJ

St Bedes Place

NE244BQ

Park Drive

NE244FE

Nautilus Place

NE244HL

Bebside Road

NE244SJ

Prudhoe Grange

NE244QY

Chillingham Close

NE244QS

Druridge Drive

NE244AQ

Cramlington Terrace

NE244SL

Ros Avenue

NE244EZ

Ryton Lane

NE244TS

Buttercup Gardens

NE244EE

Peltondale Avenue

NE244BX

Cosser Street

NE244DQ

Ark Royal Close

NE244GN

Edlingham Green

NE244SS

Whittle Rise

NE244HD

South Newsham Road

NE244DX

Coverdale Avenue

NE244ED

Whitdale Avenue

Data Sources

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