Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

WATERLOO ROAD, NE24 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, NE24 1DF.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE24 1DF — age 55, 70% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £54k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE24 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Waterloo Road, 0.7km from Blyth in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Croft ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £54k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00139515 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 1DF. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 36,500

6 sales · Mean £ 43,083

Terraced

£ 70,625

4 sales · Mean £ 68,562

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE24 1DF is above average at 136 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.

Violence and sexual offences225
Shoplifting173
Anti-social behaviour119
Criminal damage and arson67
Public order64

school Local Schools

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good290 pupils0.3 km
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Croftway Academy

Outstanding391 pupils0.5 km
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Malvin's Close Academy

Outstanding438 pupils0.7 km
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Bede Academy

Good1942 pupils1.0 km
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Morpeth Road Academy

Outstanding359 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • B & M0.5 km
  • Boora Stores0.7 km
  • Blyth Food Bank0.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Broadway Bakery0.4 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Blyth Comrades Club Ltd0.4 km
  • The Top House0.3 km
  • High Street Social Club0.1 km
  • Waterloo Road Social Club0.2 km
  • Bar 380.3 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Albion Cafe0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
  • Broadway Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Cafe Central0.3 km
  • Dearnley's Bakery & Cafe0.2 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Commissioners Quay Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington6.9 km
  • Pegswood10.2 km
  • Morpeth11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Road Club0.1 km
  • Prince of Wales0.1 km
  • Prince of Wales0.1 km
  • Waterloo Road Club0.2 km
  • Community Hospital0.4 km