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About

Blyth ward lies in the northernmost part of the Bassetlaw district, encompassing the village of Blyth and its surrounding rural area. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land and the course of the River Ryton. The ward's economy has historical connections to agriculture and the former mining industry, with a focus now on local services and smaller enterprises.

The village centre is arranged around the market place, dominated by the historic All Saints' Church. This area includes a mix of local shops and community facilities serving the resident population. The presence of the Chesterfield Canal, which passes to the south of the village, provides a distinct linear feature for recreation and wildlife within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Blyth has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blyth is £44,412 per year. The median sale price in Blyth is £360,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,063 and £437,500. There are 1 schools in Blyth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blyth is home to around 2,302 people, with a population density of about 84.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blyth Population
2,302
Population density
84.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.85(-39%)
Vehicle crime
16.51(+301%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.6(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.29(-33%)
Burglary
9.12(+174%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,216
96.14%
Other White
33
1.43%
Irish
15
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.35%
Indian
5
0.22%
Total population: 2,305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
653
32.37%
Level 3 (A level)
353
17.5%
No qualifications
331
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
270
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
200
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 2,017

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
495
47.78%
Owns with a mortgage
307
29.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
150
14.48%
Social rents from council
50
4.83%
Other forms of private rent
26
2.51%
Total households: 1,036

Property prices in Blyth

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £253
Sales (last 12 months): 19
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £438K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Blyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blyth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£435,000£249
Semi-Detached7£293,125£260
Terraced1£205,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blyth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blyth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500—£194,000£223,000
2017£270,000—£175,000£156,250
2018£290,000—£168,750£234,500
2019£365,250—£154,000£320,000
2020£285,950—£160,000£232,500
2021£365,000—£188,000£200,000
2022£387,000—£195,000£160,000
2023£350,000£156,000£195,000£200,000
2024£397,000£156,000£190,000£192,500
2025£400,000£156,000£222,500£205,000
2026£385,500—£306,250—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blyth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blyth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184—£192£192
2017£193—£137£180
2018£187—£167£137
2019£201—£172£148
2020£208—£174£165
2021£222—£202£232
2022£249—£215£196
2023£255£349£212£202
2024£237£379£210£124
2025£236£483£231£196
2026£253—£267—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blyth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blyth in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bassetlaw district.

Band A£1,763
Band B£2,057
Band C£2,351
Band D£2,645
Band E£3,233
Band F£3,820
Band G£4,408
Band H£5,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blyth ward.

Local councillors

Jack Bowker

Blyth - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party