Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE24 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE24 5AZ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 25,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE24 5AZ 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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5/10
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4/10
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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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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in NE24 5AZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NE24 5AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cowpen in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Cowpen ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE24 5AZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00139404 (shared with 8 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 5AZ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

NE24 5AZ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences124
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson30
Burglary14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Morpeth Road Academy

Outstanding359 pupils0.6 km
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Malvin's Close Academy

Outstanding438 pupils0.7 km
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The Blyth Academy

Good787 pupils0.8 km
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Horton Grange Primary School

Good506 pupils1.0 km
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The Dales School

Outstanding169 pupils1.0 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good290 pupils1.1 km
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Bede Academy

Good1942 pupils1.3 km
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Newsham Primary School

Good455 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • B & M1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.4 km
  • Cowpen Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Albion Cafe0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Maharaj's Lounge0.3 km
  • Tom Yum's0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • The Tuck Box0.8 km
  • Bobbys Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Checkers0.3 km
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • McKenzies0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Percy Arms0.2 km
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cramlington5.8 km
  • Pegswood9.1 km
  • Morpeth10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brierley Road0.1 km
  • Brierley Road0.1 km
  • Dean View Drive0.1 km
  • Percy Arms0.2 km
  • Dean View Drive0.2 km