Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

BOWES COURT, NE24 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWES COURT, NE24 1EJ.

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Population

198

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE24 1EJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, NE24 1EJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE24 1EJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £29k, 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00139525 (shared with 13 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 1EJ. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 29,500

1 sales · Mean £ 29,500

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

Crime rates near NE24 1EJ are high at 144 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 offences232
Shoplifting173
Anti-social behaviour128
Criminal damage and arson71
Public order68

school Local Schools

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good290 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.1 km
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Morpeth Road Academy

Outstanding359 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • B & M0.5 km
  • Boora Stores0.6 km
  • Blyth Food Bank0.1 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Broadway Bakery0.5 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Blyth Comrades Club Ltd0.3 km
  • The Top House0.3 km
  • High Street Social Club0.0 km
  • Waterloo Road Social Club0.2 km
  • Bar 380.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Albion Cafe0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
  • Broadway Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Cafe Central0.3 km
  • Dearnley's Bakery & Cafe0.2 km
  • + 23 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

34 nearby
  • Best Pizza Express0.3 km
  • Broadway Chippy0.5 km
  • Broadway Chop Suey0.5 km
  • Johns Chinese Take Away0.5 km
  • Pizza King0.2 km
  • + 29 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

  • Prince of Wales0.1 km
  • Prince of Wales0.1 km
  • Waterloo Road Club0.1 km
  • Waterloo Road Club0.2 km
  • Regent Street south end0.3 km