NE24 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Waterloo Road, 0.6km from Blyth in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Croft ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE24 1DH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00139513 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO ROAD, NE24 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, NE24 1DH.
241
43
£ 34,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE24 1DH 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.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, NE24 1DH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 1DH. The average age is 43.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE24 1DH is above average at 134 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
Croftway Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Malvin's Close Academy
Bede Academy
Morpeth Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- B & M0.6 km
- Boora Stores0.7 km
- Blyth Food Bank0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Broadway Bakery0.5 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Blyth Comrades Club Ltd0.5 km
- The Top House0.5 km
- High Street Social Club0.1 km
- Waterloo Road Social Club0.3 km
- Bar 380.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Albion Cafe0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- Broadway Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Cafe Central0.2 km
- Dearnley's Bakery & Cafe0.1 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Best Pizza Express0.4 km
- Broadway Chippy0.5 km
- Broadway Chop Suey0.5 km
- Johns Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- Pizza King0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commissioners Quay Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington7.0 km
- Pegswood10.3 km
- Morpeth11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Prince of Wales0.0 km
- Prince of Wales0.0 km
- Waterloo Road Club0.2 km
- Bus station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE241DH · Data under Open Government Licence