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About

Cowpen ward is located in the town of Blyth, Northumberland. It covers a residential area with a mix of housing, including terraced homes and postwar developments. The ward is situated near the River Blyth and includes parts of the town centre, providing access to local shops and amenities. Industrial sites and green spaces, such as Cowpen Cemetery, are also found within the area.

The ward has historical ties to coal mining and shipbuilding, which shaped its development. Today, it is primarily a residential community with schools and parks serving local families. Public transport links connect Cowpen to nearby areas, including Newcastle upon Tyne. The ward’s proximity to the coast also makes it a short distance from beaches and coastal walks.

Area overview

On average Cowpen has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cowpen is £27,836 per year. There are 2 schools in Cowpen: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowpen Population
4,161
Population density
2,698.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,030
96.81%
Other White
30
0.72%
Indian
19
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.29%
Other Asian
11
0.26%
Total population: 4,163

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
671
35.26%
Owns outright
454
23.86%
Owns with a mortgage
453
23.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
201
10.56%
Other social rented
91
4.78%
Total households: 1,903

Property prices in Cowpen

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £128,500 in Cowpen area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £339,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowpen 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 Cowpen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£182,500
Flats3£73,000
Semi-Detached23£128,500
Terraced12£110,000

10 years median price trend in Cowpen

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

All postcodes in Cowpen

NE245PZ

The Orchards

NE245QQ

Edendale Avenue

NE241PH

Chestnut Avenue

NE244LU

Tynedale Drive

NE245DL

Ryal Close

NE245HQ

Queen's Gardens

NE245QE

Edendale Avenue

NE245TG

Spencer Court

NE245TT

Cowpen Road

NE245BN

Albion Way

NE245EB

Bamburgh Close

NE245DP

Cambo Close

NE245DZ

Ford Drive

NE245HL

Prince's Gardens

NE245PG

Rookery Close

Data Sources

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