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.
PETREL WAY, NE24 3QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETREL WAY, NE24 3QL.
267
48
£ 44,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bede Academy
Croftway Academy
Newsham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Seahorse0.9 km
- The South Beach0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Blyth Town Football Club1.0 km
- Caffe Ginevra0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Plessey News1.0 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE243QL · Data under Open Government Licence