NE24 2RQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Marlow Street, 0.8km from Malvin's Close Road in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Isabella ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £45k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 45.9% year-on-year. 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 2RQ are sourced from Output Area E00139593 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLOW STREET, NE24 2RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOW STREET, NE24 2RQ.
191
41
£ 34,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE24 2RQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE24 2RQ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £45k. Property prices are trending down 45.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 2RQ. The average age is 41.4. 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
Flat
£ 34,500
8 sales · Mean £ 31,863
Terraced
£ 56,000
3 sales · Mean £ 55,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE24 2RQ is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Malvin's Close Academy
Croftway Academy
Bede Academy
Morpeth Road Academy
Newsham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- B & M0.3 km
- Boora Stores0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Blyth Comrades Club Ltd0.2 km
- Isabella Pub1.0 km
- The Top House0.1 km
- Blyth Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Deja Vu0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Albion Cafe0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- @ Ivy Cafe0.9 km
- Asmara0.9 km
- Blyth Spartans Junior Football Club0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Best Pizza Express0.0 km
- Buttylicious0.9 km
- Keiano's Pizza0.9 km
- 14 Stanley Street0.7 km
- Fabio's Pizza & Grill0.6 km
- + 31 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.6 km
- Pegswood10.0 km
- Morpeth11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Waterloo Road Club0.1 km
- Waterloo Road Club0.2 km
- Community Hospital0.2 km
- Community Hospital0.2 km
- Princess Louise Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE242RQ · Data under Open Government Licence