NE24 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Waterloo Road, 0.7km from Blyth in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Croft ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £54k, 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00139515 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO ROAD, NE24 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, NE24 1DF.
366
55
£ 34,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE24 1DF — age 55, 70% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £54k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 1DF. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 36,500
6 sales · Mean £ 43,083
Terraced
£ 70,625
4 sales · Mean £ 68,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE24 1DF is above average at 136 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.
school Local Schools
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Croftway Academy
Malvin's Close Academy
Bede Academy
Morpeth Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- B & M0.5 km
- Boora Stores0.7 km
- Blyth Food Bank0.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Broadway Bakery0.4 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Blyth Comrades Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Top House0.3 km
- High Street Social Club0.1 km
- Waterloo Road Social Club0.2 km
- Bar 380.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Albion Cafe0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
- Broadway Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Cafe Central0.3 km
- Dearnley's Bakery & Cafe0.2 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Best Pizza Express0.3 km
- Buttylicious1.0 km
- Keiano's Pizza1.0 km
- Broadway Chippy0.4 km
- Broadway Chop Suey0.4 km
- + 31 more
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
- Waterloo Road Club0.1 km
- Prince of Wales0.1 km
- Prince of Wales0.1 km
- Waterloo Road Club0.2 km
- Community Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE241DF · Data under Open Government Licence