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NE24 4QP

Otterburn Grove

Newsham

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Detailed insights for NE24 4QP

Overview

Postcode NE24 4QP is located in an urban city, within the Newsham ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Blyth Newsham area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 89% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blyth Newsham is £50,630 per year. The nearest station is Newsham, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Isabella Heap.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
13
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Blyth Newsham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Blyth Newsham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Blyth Newsham is £50,630 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE24 4QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Blyth Newsham near NE24 4QP 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE24 4QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miIsabella HeapLargeWalking directions to Isabella Heap
0.3 miMiners' Welfare ParkMediumWalking directions to Miners' Welfare Park

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
4,133.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.41(-39%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.65(-85%)
Burglary
2.12(-53%)
Public order
1.41(-83%)
Other theft
0.71(-88%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
97.17%
Indian
4
1.62%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Other White
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
23.22%
Level 3 (A level)
46
21.8%
No qualifications
33
15.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
15.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
54.31%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.79%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Newsham

Median price£165,750
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £218K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £165,750 (about £220 per square foot) in Newsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,500 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£258,000£248
Semi-Detached21£165,000£226
Terraced18£118,500£124
Flats1£73,500£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newsham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,950£58,500£129,950£80,000
2017£233,950£57,975£129,975£90,500
2018£228,950£55,000£130,000£99,500
2019£264,950£45,000£139,950£81,500
2020£252,950£46,000£144,950£95,000
2021£263,950£50,000£156,950£110,000
2022£294,950£66,250£180,000£127,500
2023£304,475£54,250£189,950£113,500
2024£299,875£60,000£180,500£117,500
2025£318,000£170,000£118,500
2026£255,000£73,500£162,500£135,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newsham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£101£178£106
2017£186£99£160£105
2018£203£93£143£99
2019£194£71£172£98
2020£193£69£208£112
2021£214£79£214£117
2022£226£104£219£160
2023£233£87£227£119
2024£232£90£218£129
2025£244£216£128
2026£254£120£176£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newsham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE24 4QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE24 4QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202511, Otterburn Grove, Blyth, NE24 4QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
10 Sept 202523, Beadnell Road, Blyth, NE24 4QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
19 Sept 202532, Druridge Drive, Blyth, NE24 4PZFlatsLeasehold£55,000
27 Jun 202523, Druridge Drive, Blyth, NE24 4PZTerracedFreehold£210,000
31 Jan 202558, Druridge Drive, Blyth, NE24 4PZTerracedLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the NE24 4QP postcode area, located within Blyth Newsham, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE24 4QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNewsham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNew Delaval Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miAll-throughBede AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE24 4QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE24 4QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNewsham Farm Stores78-80 Druridge Drive, Blyth, NE24 4PZWalking directions to Newsham Farm Stores
0.3 miBest-one5 Wordsworth Avenue, Blyth, NE24 5RFWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miCoOp CostCutterWordsworth Avenue, Northumberland, NE24 5RFWalking directions to CoOp CostCutter
0.3 miMorrisons Daily1 Southend Avenue, Blyth, NE24 5RWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miFamily ShopperPlessey Road, Blyth, NE24 4NPWalking directions to Family Shopper

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 4QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barry William Elliott

Newsham - 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
WardNewshamE05016130
ParishBlythE04012896
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blyth NewshamE02005712
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 025DE01027428
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE24 4QP

Is NE24 4QP (Blyth Newsham) safe?

The area around NE24 4QP records about 13 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE24 4QP?

The median sale price around NE24 4QP in Blyth Newsham is £165,750 (about £220 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE24 4QP?

There are 8 schools close to NE24 4QP, including Newsham Primary School (Good), New Delaval Primary School (Good) and Bede Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE24 4QP?

NE24 4QP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,545 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE24 4QP (Blyth Newsham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington covering NE24 4QP is Ian Lavery (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Barry William Elliott (Reform UK).

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.