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Blyth Town

About

Blyth is a coastal town in Northumberland, located at the mouth of the River Blyth. The area has a strong industrial heritage, particularly in shipbuilding and coal mining, though these industries have declined in recent decades. The town features a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and a working port that remains active today. The coastline offers sandy beaches and walking paths, with the nearby Blyth Links providing open spaces for recreation.

The town centre includes shops, cafes, and local services, with a focus on practical amenities rather than tourism. Blyth is connected to nearby cities like Newcastle by road and public transport, making it a commuter hub for some residents. The area has undergone regeneration efforts, including improvements to the waterfront and leisure facilities like the Port of Blyth. While quieter than larger urban centres, Blyth retains a distinct character shaped by its maritime and industrial past.

Area overview

On average Blyth Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 251 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blyth Town is £34,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Blyth Town: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
251
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Blyth Town

NE243WD

Admiral Court

NE249GR

Blyth Town

NE242PJ

Broadway

NE249GX

Blyth Town

NE241BA

Church Street

NE241AB

Havelock Street

NE241AQ

Regent Street

NE241BY

Blyth Town

NE241DD

Wolsley Road

NE241DP

High Street

NE241HD

Gatacre Street

NE241JE

Disraeli Street

NE241NE

Burt Street

NE241PX

Blyth Town

NE242DT

Carlton Street

NE243BZ

Blyth Town

NE243DD

Blyth Town

NE243DP

Woodbine Terrace

NE243ET

Matthew Road

NE243AB

Blyth Town

NE241LP

Regent Street

NE241JN

Salisbury Street

NE242AY

Brewery Street

NE242JR

Bondicar Terrace

NE242LL

Cypress Drive

NE242ND

Princess Louise Road

NE243BS

Quay Road

NE243BX

Stanley Street

NE241EA

Arthur Street

NE242HX

St Cuthberts Court

NE242JW

Bondicar Terrace

NE242LD

Railway Terrace

NE241LT

King Street

NE242AZ

Ballast Hill

NE242NG

Cypress Gardens

NE242RE

Sidney Street

NE243ER

Wolmer Road

NE243EZ

Dent Street

NE243FA

Ark Rise

NE243PA

East Park View

NE243UE

Oberon Way

NE243UX

Links Road

NE249FP

Blyth Town

NE249FS

Blyth Town

NE241ED

Bowes Street

NE241DB

Blyth Town

NE241DH

Church Street

NE241HP

Hall Terrace

NE241YS

Blyth Town

NE242BU

Stanley Street

NE242DF

Percy Street South

NE242DX

Parsons Street

NE242EY

Winchester Avenue

NE242HE

Coomassie Road

NE243DF

Horton Street

NE243FB

Blida Close

NE243LA

Bohemia Terrace

NE243LS

Shotton Avenue

NE243RU

Links Road

NE243UF

Links Road

NE249ER

Blyth Town

NE249GA

Blyth Town

NE249DL

Blyth Town

NE241BW

Bondicar Terrace

NE241DR

High Street

NE242HJ

Plessey Avenue

NE242LT

Blyth Town

NE242SA

Third Avenue

NE243AT

Bath Lane

NE243JW

Hedley Avenue

NE243RY

Oberon Way

NE249FE

Blyth Town

NE249GJ

Blyth Town

NE241AY

King Street

NE242DP

Beaconsfield Street

NE242NE

Princess Louise Road

NE242RH

Marlow Street

NE243EE

Nixon Terrace

NE243AD

Ridley Street

NE243UG

Links Road

NE243UL

Anchor Place

NE243UU

Hawkins Way

NE243UY

Links Road

NE249FY

Blyth Town

NE241EB

Bowes Street

NE242LQ

Renwick Road

NE249GW

Blyth Town

NE241AW

Post Office Street

NE241DA

Edward Street

NE241DL

Delaval Terrace

NE241LH

Regent Street

NE242BX

Renwick Road

NE242EJ

Oxford Street

NE242RD

Sidney Street

NE243BW

Quay Road

NE243EA

Grantham Street

NE243LB

Blyth Town

NE241BL

Blyth Town

NE242DS

Beaconsfield Street

NE242ER

Croft Road