NE24 — BLYTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE24

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE24 is £158,964, which is 40% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE24 cost 44.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE24 have fallen 7.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£264,292	432
Semi-detached	£144,782	696
Terraced	£116,553	648
Flat	£65,729	186
All types	£158,964	2035

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE24

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 121.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE24 has a crime rate significantly 50% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

41.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

20.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

21.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE24

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE24 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cambois Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Horton Grange Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
New Delaval Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Newsham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Dales School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE24 are 377.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

377.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE24 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE24 — BLYTH

Area Summary

NE24 (BLYTH) offers affordable property prices (£158,964, 45% below national average), higher-than-average crime (50% above national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (377 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE24?

The average house price in NE24 (BLYTH) is £158,964, based on 2035 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.5% over the past year.

Is NE24 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE24 is above the national average (121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (41.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (20.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE24?

There are 12 schools in or near NE24. 58% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in NE24?

Council tax in NE24 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE24?

The average broadband download speed in NE24 is 377 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE24 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE24 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.