Postcode NE24 3QT is located in an urban city, within the Plessey ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Blyth South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 90% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blyth South is £50,547 per year. The nearest station is Newsham, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Crofton Park.
Blyth South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Blyth South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blyth South is £50,547 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from NE24 3QT.
Blyth South near NE24 3QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newsham located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Crofton Park | Large | Walking directions to Crofton Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Plessey area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £172,500 | £204 |
| Terraced | 13 | £159,950 | £191 |
| Flats | 2 | £66,500 | £100 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180,000 | £122,500 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £206,750 | £131,475 | £111,000 |
| 2018 | £182,000 | £127,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £212,250 | £135,000 | £114,250 |
| 2020 | £186,000 | £136,000 | £120,500 |
| 2021 | £217,475 | £131,479 | £126,500 |
| 2022 | £205,000 | £165,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £165,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £237,500 | £160,000 | £119,500 |
| 2025 | £266,250 | £162,000 | £146,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £172,500 | £159,950 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180 | £149 | £143 |
| 2017 | £174 | £165 | £144 |
| 2018 | £198 | £154 | £147 |
| 2019 | £208 | £162 | £140 |
| 2020 | £224 | £170 | £155 |
| 2021 | £211 | £180 | £169 |
| 2022 | £273 | £194 | £186 |
| 2023 | £238 | £186 | £176 |
| 2024 | £245 | £194 | £179 |
| 2025 | £256 | £200 | £188 |
| 2026 | £246 | £191 | £172 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE24 3QT.
In the NE24 3QT postcode area, located within Blyth South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE24 3QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 1-2 Fulmar Drive, Blyth, NE24 3RJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 207 Plessey Road, Blyth, NE24 3LB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Wensleydale Convenience Store | Wensleydale Terrace, Northumberland, NE24 3EB | Walking directions to Wensleydale Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Crofton Convenience Store | Coronation Street, Northumberland, NE24 3JN | Walking directions to Crofton Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE24 3QT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Swinhoe
Plessey - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE24 3QT records about 12 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE24 3QT in Blyth South is £175,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NE24 3QT, including Croftway Academy (Outstanding), Bede Academy (Good) and Gilbert Ward Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE24 3QT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,213 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE24 3QT is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Swinhoe (Reform UK).
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.