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About

College Ward is located in the town of Blyth, within the Northumberland region. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes and modern developments. It is situated near the coast, providing easy access to local beaches and green spaces like the nearby South Beach. The ward also includes educational facilities such as Bede Academy, serving the community’s younger residents.

Transport links in College Ward are convenient, with Blyth town centre just a short distance away, offering shops and amenities. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with parks and walking paths contributing to its appeal. Historically, Blyth was a hub for coal mining and shipbuilding, and some of this heritage can still be seen in the ward’s architecture and local landmarks. The community is supported by local services and public transport connections to nearby towns.

Area overview

On average College has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in College is £34,891 per year.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

College Population
4,758
Population density
3,099.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,592
96.51%
Other White
33
0.69%
Other Asian
26
0.55%
Indian
21
0.44%
Chinese
19
0.4%
Total population: 4,758

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
688
27.8%
Owns with a mortgage
509
20.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
472
19.07%
Other social rented
373
15.07%
Social rents from council
356
14.38%
Total households: 2,475

Property prices in College

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £97,000 in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for College 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 College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£240,000
Flats6£56,500
Semi-Detached14£170,000
Terraced26£75,000

10 years median price trend in College

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

All postcodes in College

NE630PR

Ashington Hirst

NE630QN

Ashington West & South

NE630YG

Armstrong Way

NE633EU

Armstrong Way

NE639QA

Canterbury Close

NE639RG

College Road

NE639RH

Alexandra Road

NE630TU

Alexandra Road

NE630TL

Newbiggin Road

NE630UB

Ashington West & South

NE639RT

St Albans Close

NE639QQ

Canterbury Close

NE639QZ

Bolam Drive

NE633FJ

Armstrong Way

NE630PQ

Fifth Avenue

NE639QR

Hesleyside

NE639WE

Parkside Court

NE639WF

Bolam Drive

NE630HU

Mendip Close

NE630PL

Milburn Road

NE630TY

Falstone Crescent

NE639QP

Alexandra Road

NE633FP

Armstrong Way

NE630FD

Armstrong Way

NE639NF

Third Avenue

NE639NH

Keats Grove

NE630XE

Newbiggin Road

NE639NX

Ashington East

NE630HR

Brecon Close

NE630PP

Milburn Road

NE630PU

College Road

NE639NA

Alexandra Road

NE639NY

Ashington East

NE630FF

Freeman Way

NE630QH

Ashington West & South

NE630QL

Ashington Hirst

NE639QT

Ashington East

NE639RE

College Road

NE630TP

Ancroft Place

NE639LZ

Alexandra Road

NE639PW

Simonburn Lane

NE639LX

Alexandra Road

NE630HY

Lowther Close

NE630PY

Pont Street

NE639PX

Alexandra Road

NE630QQ

Ashington West & South

NE630XL

Castle Island Way

NE630YB

Armstrong Court

NE639BB

Hawthorn Road

NE639PJ

Debdon Road

NE630UA

Ashington West & South

NE630YD

Armstrong Way

NE639RB

Bolam Drive

NE639RP

Rochester Close

NE630PN

Ashington West & South

NE639PD

Bolam Drive

NE639PN

Alexandra Road

NE639QF

Canterbury Close

NE639QU

Debdon Road

NE639QX

Debdon Road

NE630LA

Armstrong Way

NE630QD

Ashington West & South

NE630QG

Ashington West & South

NE630YH

Ashington West & South

NE639LY

Milton Grove

NE639QL

Salisbury Close

NE630HW

Hambleton Court

NE633FR

Armstrong Way

NE630TD

Cotswold Drive

NE630TE

Pennine Drive

NE630TS

Alexandra Road

NE639AY

Hawthorn Road

NE639NT

Ashington East

NE639NZ

Sixth Avenue

NE639QB

Canterbury Close

NE639QE

Canterbury Close

NE639QJ

Winchester Close

NE630PX

Pont Street

NE630TN

College Road

NE639PB

Ashington East

NE639QH

Lichfield Close

NE639PZ

Alexandra Road

NE639RN

Rochester Close

NE630QE

Hawthorn Road

NE630TW

Newbiggin Road

NE639PQ

Bolam Drive

NE639SR

Highfield Drive

NE639SS

Carlton Grove

NE630TZ

Ashington West & South

NE639RR

St Albans Close

NE639PF

Parkside Court

NE630FA

Freeman Way

NE630FG

Freeman Way

NE630YA

Hedley Way

NE630YF

Hedley Way

NE639QG

Canterbury Close

NE639QN

Salisbury Close

NE630QB

Alexandra Road

NE630QF

Seventh Avenue

NE630QS

Hawthorn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.