NE24 5HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princes Gardens, 0.1km from Malvin's Close Road in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Cowpen ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, NE24 5HL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.2% 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 5HL are sourced from Output Area E00139398 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES GARDENS, NE24 5HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES GARDENS, NE24 5HL.
286
35
£ 30,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE24 5HL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 35, NE24 5HL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £90k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 23.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 5HL. The average age is 35.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 78,000
13 sales · Mean £ 82,615
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE24 5HL has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Malvin's Close Academy
Morpeth Road Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Bede Academy
Croftway Academy
The Blyth Academy
Newsham Primary School
The Dales School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- B & M0.5 km
- Boora Stores0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd0.9 km
- Blyth Food Bank0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Blyth Comrades Club Ltd0.7 km
- Isabella Pub0.9 km
- The Top House0.6 km
- High Street Social Club1.0 km
- Waterloo Road Social Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Albion Cafe0.4 km
- Bounce Blyth Limited0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
- Broadway Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Best Pizza Express0.7 km
- The Tuck Box0.6 km
- Broadway Chippy0.9 km
- Broadway Chop Suey0.9 km
- Pizza King0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.2 km
- Pegswood9.4 km
- Morpeth10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ingram Drive0.2 km
- Malvins Close School0.2 km
- Ingram Drive0.2 km
- Ford Drive0.3 km
- Albion Retail Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE245HL · Data under Open Government Licence