NE24 5HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Gardens, 0.2km from Malvin's Close Road in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Cowpen ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, 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 5HQ are sourced from Output Area E00139396 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS GARDENS, NE24 5HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS GARDENS, NE24 5HQ.
272
34
£ 30,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE24 5HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE24 5HQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 5HQ. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 79,000
9 sales · Mean £ 80,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE24 5HQ has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Malvin's Close Academy
Morpeth Road Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Bede Academy
The Blyth Academy
Horton Grange Primary School
The Dales School
Croftway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B & M0.6 km
- Boora Stores0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Blyth Comrades Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Top House0.7 km
- Percy Arms0.6 km
- The Kings Arms1.0 km
- Waterloo Road Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Albion Cafe0.5 km
- Bounce Blyth Limited0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Maharaj's Lounge0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Best Pizza Express0.8 km
- The Tuck Box0.5 km
- Checkers0.7 km
- McKenzies0.9 km
- Pizza Daddy0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.2 km
- Pegswood9.3 km
- Morpeth10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ingram Drive0.2 km
- Ingram Drive0.3 km
- Malvins Close School0.3 km
- Brierley Road0.3 km
- Dean View Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE245HQ · Data under Open Government Licence