NE24 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Devonworth Place, 0.4km from Cowpen in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Kitty Brewster ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE24 5AF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £95k, 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 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00139407 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONWORTH PLACE, NE24 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONWORTH PLACE, NE24 5AF.
265
40
£ 25,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE24 5AF 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE24 5AF's 59% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 5AF. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 81,250
2 sales · Mean £ 81,250
Terraced
£ 65,000
1 sales · Mean £ 65,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE24 5AF is moderate at 50 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
The Blyth Academy
Horton Grange Primary School
The Dales School
Morpeth Road Academy
Malvin's Close Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Newsham Primary School
Bede Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The Tuck Box0.9 km
- Panku Streetfood1.0 km
- Bobbys Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Checkers0.2 km
- China Garden0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Asda Cafe1.0 km
- Blyth Riverside Resource Centre0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Maharaj's Lounge0.4 km
- Tom Yum's0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Best One0.2 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.2 km
- Cowpen Convenience Store0.7 km
- Debra Louise SN300.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Percy Arms0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington5.6 km
- Pegswood9.0 km
- Morpeth10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Milldale Avenue0.1 km
- Briardale Road0.2 km
- Briardale Road0.2 km
- Briardale Road west end0.2 km
- Briardale Road west end0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE245AF · Data under Open Government Licence