NE24 5LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Briardale Road, 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 5LA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £65k, 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 5LA are sourced from Output Area E00139566 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIARDALE ROAD, NE24 5LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIARDALE ROAD, NE24 5LA.
350
34
£ 25,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE24 5LA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE24 5LA has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE24 5LA. The average age is 33.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 65,750
2 sales · Mean £ 65,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE24 5LA is moderate at 54 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The Tuck Box0.9 km
- Panku Streetfood0.8 km
- Bobbys Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Checkers0.1 km
- China Garden0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Asda Cafe0.8 km
- P&A Catering0.9 km
- Blyth Riverside Resource Centre0.7 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Maharaj's Lounge0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Best One0.1 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.0 km
- Cowpen Convenience Store0.5 km
- Debra Louise SN300.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Percy Arms0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington5.6 km
- Pegswood8.8 km
- Morpeth9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Briardale Road west end0.1 km
- Shops0.1 km
- Briardale Road west end0.1 km
- Briardale Road0.1 km
- Briardale Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE245LA · Data under Open Government Licence