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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 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% 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

192

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blyth Town Population

9,379

Population density

4,369 per km²

Demographics

British

8,857

94.44%

Other White

158

1.68%

Other

0.49%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Irish

0.36%

Total population: 9,378

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,283

28.42%

Owns outright

1,276

28.26%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,024

22.68%

Social rents from council

393

8.7%

Other social rented

376

8.33%

Total households: 4,515

Property prices in Blyth Town

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £119,950 in Blyth Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Town over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£291,250	£221,500	£236,250	£327,500	£367,875
Flats	33	£79,000	£34,200	£55,000	£87,000	£127,780
Semi-Detached	26	£164,250	£105,000	£126,625	£207,500	£315,250
Terraced	70	£111,675	£50,900	£85,000	£156,750	£241,200

10 years median price trend in Blyth Town

All postcodes in Blyth Town

NE242HS

Alfred Street

NE242RQ

Chancery Lane

NE243JY

Columbia Terrace

NE249DY

Blyth Town

NE241AA

Blyth Town

NE241HG

Arcot Terrace

NE242AS

Ballast Hill

NE242DH

St Cuthberts Court

NE242LX

Middleton Street

NE242QE

Eighth Avenue

NE242RZ

Broadway Crescent

NE243AX

Bath Lane

NE243BG

Forster Street

NE243JT

Hunter Avenue

NE249FZ

Blyth Town

NE241DG

High Street

NE241EE

Bowes Court

NE242HT

Alfred Street

NE242JZ

Bondicar Terrace

NE242LE

Claremont Terrace

NE242RS

Kingsway

NE243DL

Park Road

NE243DY

Grantham Street

NE249EJ

Blyth Town

NE241HE

Gatacre Street

NE241HW

Kimberley Street

NE241JD

Balfour Street

NE241LQ

Keelmans Terrace

NE242BD

Sussex Street

NE242EU

Aldborough Street

NE242EZ

Princess Louise Road

NE242NA

Cypress Drive

NE243AY

Bath Terrace

NE243HU

Beaconsfield Street

NE243JH

Crofthead Close

NE243JJ

Hedley Avenue

NE243UJ

Admiral Court

NE243UN

Cornwall Way

NE249DU

Blyth Town

NE249GD

Blyth Town

NE249HF

Blyth Town

NE242EB

Coburg Street

NE242RU

Cypress Gardens

NE241EX

Hall Terrace

NE242AL

Brewery Street

NE242AU

Ballast Hill

NE242LU

Middleton Street

NE242NQ

Winchester Avenue

NE242PG

Albert Street

NE243DQ

Horton Street

NE243JX

Arcadia Terrace

NE243PB

Beachway

NE243RQ

Elfin Way

NE249FL

Blyth Town

NE249GT

Blyth Town

NE241NQ

Hambledon Street

NE241ES

Summers Street

NE241HX

Gladstone Street

NE242AG

Percy Street South

NE242ES

Coomassie Road

NE242HN

Bishopton Street

NE242LJ

Rosebery Avenue

NE243AP

Tate Street

NE243DS

Hawthorne Road

NE243EB

Wensleydale Terrace

NE243UH

Rotary Way

NE243UR

Grenville Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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