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NE24 3ER

Solingen Estate

Wensleydale

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Detailed insights for NE24 3ER

Overview

Postcode NE24 3ER is located in an urban city, within the Wensleydale ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Blyth Town area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blyth Town is £39,867 per year. The nearest station is Newsham, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Crofton Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Blyth Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Blyth Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.7%

Approximately 19.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Blyth Town is £39,867 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from NE24 3ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Blyth Town near NE24 3ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newsham located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE24 3ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCrofton ParkLargeWalking directions to Crofton Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
2,682.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.06(-4%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.59(-57%)
Vehicle crime
12.76(+210%)
Public order
4.47(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.83(-66%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
98.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.38%
Irish
1
0.38%
Other White
1
0.38%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
52
23.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
18.81%
No qualifications
40
18.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
31.97%
Owns outright
36
29.51%
Social rents from council
21
17.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.21%
Other social rented
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Wensleydale

Median price£133,500
Price per sq ft£135
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£85K – £188K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £133,500 (about £135 per square foot) in Wensleydale area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,500 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wensleydale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£580,000£243
Semi-Detached17£195,000£174
Terraced28£124,000£131
Flats14£83,000£117

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wensleydale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wensleydale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125,000£58,000£131,500£77,000
2017£200,000£70,975£120,000£96,500
2018£150,000£68,000£123,000£82,000
2019£200,000£67,500£125,000£70,000
2020£192,750£55,000£121,500£84,268
2021£188,250£72,750£136,000£111,000
2022£455,000£71,475£170,000£135,000
2023£211,375£63,000£154,000£132,500
2024£293,500£73,500£155,000£120,000
2025£300,000£82,000£182,500£120,000
2026£590,000£81,000£201,000£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wensleydale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wensleydale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£81£102£88
2017£151£103£118£97
2018£190£106£122£88
2019£209£88£114£76
2020£158£82£134£77
2021£176£107£136£118
2022£232£116£159£119
2023£175£95£155£163
2024£237£102£168£121
2025£168£119£173£121
2026£243£111£166£138
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wensleydale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE24 3ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE24 3ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202651, Solingen Estate, Blyth, NE24 3ERTerracedLeasehold£102,500
29 Aug 202530, Alconbury Close, Blyth, NE24 3TNTerracedFreehold£120,000
12 Nov 202510, Alconbury Close, Blyth, NE24 3TLTerracedFreehold£170,000
31 Jul 20259, Alconbury Close, Blyth, NE24 3TLSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
01 Dec 20251, Aylesford Square, Blyth, NE24 3TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,950

Schools

In the NE24 3ER postcode area, located within Blyth Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE24 3ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCroftway AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miAll-throughBede AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableGilbert Ward AcademyFree schools special

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE24 3ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE24 3ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-one207 Plessey Road, Blyth, NE24 3LBWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miCrofton Convenience StoreCoronation Street, Northumberland, NE24 3JNWalking directions to Crofton Convenience Store
0.3 miWensleydale Convenience StoreWensleydale Terrace, Northumberland, NE24 3EBWalking directions to Wensleydale Convenience Store
0.4 miFamily ShopperCoomassie Road, Blyth, NE24 2HEWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.4 miTesco Express1-2 Fulmar Drive, Blyth, NE24 3RJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE24 3ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Natalie Rolls

Wensleydale - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Ian Lavery

Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlyth and AshingtonE14001107
WardWensleydaleE05016150
ParishBlythE04012896
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blyth TownE02005710
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 023FE01035631
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE24 3ER

Is NE24 3ER (Blyth Town) safe?

The area around NE24 3ER records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NE24 3ER?

The median sale price around NE24 3ER in Blyth Town is £133,500 (about £135 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE24 3ER?

There are 6 schools close to NE24 3ER, including Croftway Academy (Outstanding), Bede Academy (Good) and Gilbert Ward Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE24 3ER?

NE24 3ER scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,308 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE24 3ER (Blyth Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE24 3ER is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Natalie Rolls (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.