NE24 1DD is an up-and-coming urban area on Wolsley Road, 0.7km from Blyth in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Croft ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, NE24 1DD represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE24 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00139509 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOLSLEY ROAD, NE24 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSLEY ROAD, NE24 1DD.
287
43
£ 34,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE24 1DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE24 1DD's 71% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 1DD. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE24 1DD are high at 148 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Croftway Academy
Malvin's Close Academy
Bede Academy
Morpeth Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- B & M0.6 km
- Boora Stores0.7 km
- Blyth Food Bank0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Broadway Bakery0.4 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Blyth Comrades Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Top House0.4 km
- High Street Social Club0.1 km
- Waterloo Road Social Club0.2 km
- Bar 380.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Albion Cafe0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- Broadway Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Cafe Central0.3 km
- Dearnley's Bakery & Cafe0.2 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Best Pizza Express0.3 km
- Buttylicious1.0 km
- Keiano's Pizza1.0 km
- Broadway Chippy0.4 km
- Broadway Chop Suey0.4 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commissioners Quay Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.9 km
- Pegswood10.3 km
- Morpeth11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales0.0 km
- Prince of Wales0.1 km
- Waterloo Road Club0.2 km
- Waterloo Road Club0.2 km
- Bus Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE241DD · Data under Open Government Licence