NE24 3RQ is a mixed residential area on Elfin Way, 1.3km from North Farm in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Wensleydale ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, NE24 3RQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £243k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE24 3RQ are sourced from Output Area E00190121 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELFIN WAY, NE24 3RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELFIN WAY, NE24 3RQ.
284
34
£ 34,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE24 3RQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE24 3RQ — age 34, 60% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 3RQ. The average age is 34.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 243,500
2 sales · Mean £ 243,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE24 3RQ is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Croftway Academy
Bede Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Mrs Sheila Weir1.0 km
- Caffe Ginevra0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Premier1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Coastline Fish & Chips & Ciccarelii's Ice Cream0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The South Beach0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.7 km
- Pegswood11.8 km
- Morpeth12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Links Road0.1 km
- Links Road0.2 km
- Caravan Park0.2 km
- Wellesley Home0.2 km
- Caravan Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE243RQ · Data under Open Government Licence