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Blyth South

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About

Blyth South occupies the southern side of Blyth in Northumberland, where the River Blyth reaches the North Sea. The shoreline includes the harbour and dock area, the Port of Blyth, and stretches of beach and promenade used for walking and fishing. Mudflats and saltmarsh near the river mouth are part of the local tidal system and attract passing seabirds; the RNLI lifeboat station sits close to the harbour entrance. A mix of Victorian terraced streets and post-war housing lines the streets back from the waterfront.
Industry and maritime services remain important: the port handles general cargo and provides services to offshore wind operations, with facilities for vessel berthing and maintenance. Local shops, schools and community centres cluster near main roads, while small parks and allotments provide green space. Public transport links serve the town; planning and regeneration projects have focused on adapting dockland sites for new uses. Fishing, boat maintenance and harbour work continue alongside everyday neighbourhood life.

Area overview

On average Blyth South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blyth South is £50,547 per year. Blyth South is home to around 6,272 people, with a population density of about 2,130.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blyth South Population
6,272
Population density
2,130 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.41(-11%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.81(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-63%)
Public order
2.87(-67%)
Vehicle crime
2.07(-54%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,163
98.28%
Other White
27
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.27%
Irish
13
0.21%
Indian
11
0.18%
Total population: 6,271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,513
28.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,104
20.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
811
15.24%
No qualifications
739
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
548
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,433
51.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,023
36.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
201
7.26%
Other forms of private rent
49
1.77%
Social rents from council
26
0.94%
Total households: 2,767

Property prices in Blyth South

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Blyth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,700 up to £363,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blyth South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£275,250
Flats1£105,000
Semi-Detached33£165,000
Terraced11£170,000

10 years median price trend in Blyth South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blyth South.

All postcodes in Blyth South

NE243BT

Mayfield Close

NE243SZ

Medwyn Close

NE243HG

Gateley Avenue

NE243PY

Cormorant Close

NE243NA

Blagdon Drive

NE243TT

Bromley Gardens

NE243TW

Aylesford Square

NE243XG

Meadowsweet Close

NE243HQ

Glendford Place

NE243RH

Herring Gull Close

NE243TB

Amberley Way

NE243TY

Banbury Way

NE243PX

Shearwater Way

NE243QD

Eider Close

NE243SJ

Redshank Drive

NE243PJ

Links Road

NE243SD

Curlew Way

NE243SE

Lapwing Close

NE243TL

Alconbury Close

NE243XL

Windsor Drive

NE243XX

Almond Grove

NE243QB

Tern Close

NE243HL

Felstead Place

NE243RX

Downe Close

NE243LX

Dorking Close

NE243RJ

Fulmar Drive

NE243SP

Dunkeld Close

NE243UB

Burnham Close

NE243XR

Mulberry Close

NE243HJ

Gosport Way

NE243HW

Fairfield Avenue

NE243QG

Fulmar Drive

NE243QP

Kingfisher Way

NE243BD

Sandringham Meadows

NE243HN

Farnham Grove

NE243HP

Farndale Court

NE243TH

Addington Drive

NE243XD

Hedgefield Grove

NE243XF

Sweetbriar Way

NE243SW

Dunblane Drive

NE243TZ

Banbury Way

NE243HS

Grange Close

NE243QX

Grebe Close

NE243SB

Curlew Way

NE243SY

Clifton Gardens

NE243TF

Appledore Road

NE243XN

Blenheim Court

NE243XT

Cedar Grove

NE243QE

Puffin Close

NE243QJ

South Newsham Road

NE243PS

Sandringham Drive

NE243SN

Guillemot Close

NE243PE

Ingleton Gardens

NE243TU

Bromley Gardens

NE243BU

Farm Drive

NE243TG

Appledore Road

NE243RT

Earlswood Grove

NE243TQ

Appledore Road

NE243SL

Guillemot Close

NE243PD

Ingleby Way

NE243PP

Albatross Way

NE243RN

Eastwood Avenue

NE243SQ

Dunlin Drive

NE243SH

Dunlin Drive

NE243HA

The Pastures

NE243PZ

Mallard Way

NE243QW

Kingfisher Way

NE243RW

Elstree Gardens

NE243SR

Dalston Place

NE243HH

Garasdale Close

NE243TX

Bexhill Square

NE243XY

Kensington Court

NE243RR

Esher Gardens

NE243XQ

Juniper Close

NE243TD

Amberley Way

NE243XB

Honister Way

NE243HB

Carrick Court

NE243FE

Links Road

NE243QU

Grebe Close

NE243SA

Curlew Way

NE243TA

Amberley Way

NE243TN

Alconbury Close

NE243QL

Petrel Way

NE243QN

Sandpiper Close

NE243XP

Aspen Way

NE243QS

Osprey Drive

NE243PQ

Links Road

NE243QQ

Heron Close

NE243TS

Bromley Gardens

NE243XA

Hadrian Road

NE243XS

Bramble Close

NE243RS

Epsom Way

NE243ST

Deal Close

NE243PL

Links Road

NE243QT

Osprey Drive

NE243XU

Larch Grove

NE243XW

Blackthorn Drive

NE243PT

Teal Avenue

NE243QF

Fulmar Drive

NE243SX

Carrick Drive

Data Sources

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