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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.

Data Sources

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