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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

NE244SF

Horton Manor

NE244TY

Primrose Gardens

NE244UE

Crocus Drive

NE244BN

Plessey Road

NE244TQ

Cottingwood Green

NE244AF

Delaval Street

NE244LA

Aydon Square

NE244JR

Horton Park

NE244LZ

Cowpen Road

NE244RU

Harbottle Walk

NE244RY

Holburn Avenue

NE244UL

Turnberry Avenue

NE244EB

Monkdale Avenue

NE244SE

Pecket Close

NE244DT

Swaledale Avenue

NE244EW

Swaledale Court

NE244HE

Laverock Hall Road

NE244QU

St Marys Drive

NE244AB

Middle Street

NE244AY

Delaval Crescent

NE244UP

Maidstone Road

NE244EL

Castledale Avenue

NE244DQ

Ark Royal Close

NE244EG

Bishopdale Avenue

NE244PN

Stanton Avenue

NE244PQ

Holystone Avenue

NE244RA

Chirton Green

NE244TD

Benridge Park

NE244UB

Iris Drive

NE244GJ

Colt Crag Mews

NE244HQ

Front Street

NE244RX

Hexham Gardens

NE244AE

Delaval Gardens

NE244GA

Bakethin Crescent

NE244JW

Furnace Road

NE244PD

Links View

NE244PJ

Druridge Drive

NE244QN

Falston Road

NE244SR

Thirwall Way

NE244EA

Wettondale Avenue

NE244NG

Carr Street

NE244QL

Thropton Avenue

NE244SP

Swinburne Street

NE244ST

Wooler Grange

NE244BB

Delaval Crescent

NE244DB

Newsham

NE244EF

Moordale Avenue

NE244AR

Newcastle Road

NE244BA

Horton Place

NE244JY

Halidon Walk

NE244LS

Thorntree Way

NE244QJ

Embleton Drive

Data Sources

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