Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

PETREL WAY, NE24 3QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETREL WAY, NE24 3QL.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE24 3QL spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 22.2% year-on-year.

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

NE24 3QL is a safe, established residential area on Petrel Way, 0.9km from North Farm in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within South Blyth ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, NE24 3QL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE24 3QL are sourced from Output Area E00139658 (shared with 4 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 3QL. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 115,000

5 sales · Mean £ 115,800

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

7 sales · Mean £ 161,714

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

NE24 3QL has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting67
Violence and sexual offences38
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Bede Academy

Good1942 pupils1.2 km
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Croftway Academy

Outstanding391 pupils1.3 km
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Newsham Primary School

Good455 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Seahorse0.9 km
  • The South Beach0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Blyth Town Football Club1.0 km
  • Caffe Ginevra0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Plessey News1.0 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Plessey Pantry1.0 km
  • Coastline Fish & Chips & Ciccarelii's Ice Cream0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington6.4 km
  • Pegswood11.6 km
  • Morpeth12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Caravan Park0.2 km
  • Caravan Park0.2 km
  • Rotary Way0.3 km
  • Addington Drive0.4 km
  • Addington Drive0.4 km