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About

Newsham ward is located in the southeastern part of Northumberland, near the border with Tyne and Wear. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and modern developments. It is situated close to the town of Blyth, providing access to local amenities and transport links, including the A189 road. The ward also features green spaces like Newsham Park, offering recreational areas for residents.

The ward has a strong community presence, with local schools, shops, and leisure facilities serving the population. Its proximity to the North Sea coast adds to its appeal, with beaches and coastal walks easily accessible. Newsham benefits from its location within Northumberland’s industrial and economic hubs, with nearby business parks and employment opportunities. The area maintains a balance between urban convenience and quieter suburban living.

Area overview

On average Newsham has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newsham is £38,496 per year. There are 2 schools in Newsham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

120

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newsham Population

5,384

Population density

1,019.1 per km²

Demographics

British

5,150

95.67%

Other White

0.74%

Bangladeshi

0.59%

Indian

0.48%

Arab

0.45%

Total population: 5,383

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

662

27.91%

Owns outright

620

26.14%

Social rents from council

557

23.48%

Private landlord or letting agency

330

13.91%

Other social rented

131

5.52%

Total households: 2,372

Property prices in Newsham

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 in Newsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £394,950.

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 Newsham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	39	£290,000	£227,400	£245,497	£329,995	£376,496
Flats	1	£60,000	£60,000	£60,000	£60,000	£60,000
Semi-Detached	34	£176,250	£104,300	£156,250	£189,338	£228,695
Terraced	20	£115,000	£79,948	£93,875	£125,000	£136,100

10 years median price trend in Newsham

All postcodes in Newsham

NE244SA

Druridge Crescent

NE244TL

Junction Close

NE244UH

Laverock Hall Road

NE244BZ

Blyth Newsham

NE244HF

Hathery Lane

NE244QP

Otterburn Grove

NE244UG

Laverock Hall Road

NE244TE

Laverock Hall Road

NE244TZ

Clover Way

NE244AQ

Cramlington Terrace

NE244PS

Whitton Avenue

NE244TH

Cargo Close

NE244TN

Blyth Newsham

NE244BD

Delaval Crescent

NE244DL

Blyth Newsham

NE244EP

Blyth Newsham

NE244FA

Blyth Newsham

NE244GZ

Rayburn Court

NE244PT

Druridge Drive

NE244QG

Holystone Close

NE244UN

Blyth Newsham

NE244BF

Beatrice Avenue

NE244BJ

Blyth Newsham

NE244EZ

Blyth Newsham

NE244QT

Rothbury Avenue

NE244QY

Chillingham Close

NE244AL

Hartley Terrace

NE244BN

Middle Street

NE244HD

Blyth Newsham

NE244NL

Wharton Street

NE244TQ

Cottingwood Green

NE244TY

Laverock Hall Road

NE244UE

Laverock Hall Road

NE244AF

Delaval Street

NE244BL

Blyth Newsham

NE244HE

Laverock Hall Road

NE244QU

St Mary's Drive

NE244UL

Beatrice Avenue

NE244AB

Middle Street

NE244AY

Delaval Crescent

NE244SE

Pecket Close

NE244UP

Blyth Newsham

NE244PN

Stanton Avenue

NE244PQ

Holystone Avenue

NE244RA

Blyth Newsham

NE244TD

Blyth Newsham

NE244HQ

Front Street

NE244UB

Laverock Hall Road

NE244AE

Delaval Gardens

NE244NG

Carr Street

NE244PD

Links View

NE244PJ

Druridge Drive

NE244QL

Thropton Avenue

NE244QN

Falston Road

NE244AR

Delaval Crescent

NE244BA

Horton Place

NE244BB

Delaval Crescent

NE244DB

Blyth Newsham

NE244QJ

Druridge Drive

Data Sources

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

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

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