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NE24 3RG

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South Blyth

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Detailed insights for NE24 3RG

Overview

Postcode NE24 3RG is located in an urban city, within the South Blyth ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Blyth South area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Blyth South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blyth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Blyth South is £50,547 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from NE24 3RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Blyth South near NE24 3RG 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 0.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
4,512 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.5(+67%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.97(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.09(+15%)
Public order
7.58(-7%)
Vehicle crime
7.58(+84%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
97.81%
Other White
2
0.62%
Pakistani
1
0.31%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.31%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
30.8%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.35%
No qualifications
37
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.51%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
58.27%
Owns with a mortgage
44
34.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.51%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in South Blyth

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £234K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) in South Blyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,700 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Blyth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£245,000£246
Semi-Detached20£180,000£236
Terraced4£156,000£214
Flats5£112,500£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Blyth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Blyth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,950£100,000£139,500£129,950
2017£216,950£97,975£130,000£127,000
2018£224,950£89,000£138,250£130,000
2019£226,475£76,500£147,000£116,500
2020£206,250£93,000£143,500£149,950
2021£241,000£99,950£165,000£125,000
2022£270,000£108,750£165,000£147,250
2023£270,000£106,000£180,000£148,750
2024£249,750£110,000£175,000£152,500
2025£280,000£112,500£180,000£148,500
2026£247,500£110,000£180,000£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Blyth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Blyth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£160£157£162
2017£199£159£157£166
2018£194£143£172£163
2019£193£137£171£159
2020£195£168£182£162
2021£210£163£181£170
2022£232£179£204£186
2023£227£176£222£180
2024£220£186£207£186
2025£239£176£217£200
2026£255£179£251£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Blyth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Blyth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE24 3RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE24 3RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 2025101, Albatross Way, Blyth, NE24 3QHDetachedFreehold£275,000
31 Mar 202519, Heron Close, Blyth, NE24 3QQTerracedFreehold£128,500
23 Feb 202625, Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 3BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
10 Oct 20251, Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 3BUDetachedLeasehold£121,000
25 Mar 202526, Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 3BUDetachedFreehold£242,000

Schools

In the NE24 3RG postcode area, located within Blyth South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE24 3RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryNewsham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miAll-throughBede AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE24 3RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE24 3RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 3RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel James Carr

South Blyth - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ian Lavery

Blyth and Ashington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlyth and AshingtonE14001107
WardSouth BlythE05016146
ParishBlythE04012896
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blyth SouthE02005713
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 026DE01027440
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE24 3RG

Is NE24 3RG (Blyth South) safe?

The area around NE24 3RG records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near NE24 3RG?

The median sale price around NE24 3RG in Blyth South is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE24 3RG?

There are 2 schools close to NE24 3RG, including Newsham Primary School (Good) and Bede Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE24 3RG?

NE24 3RG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE24 3RG (Blyth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE24 3RG is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel James Carr (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.