NE24 5QA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Orchards, 0.2km from Cowpen in Blyth (Northumberland). Administratively it sits within Cowpen ward and the Blyth Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE24 5QA 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% 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 £115k, 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 5QA are sourced from Output Area E00139402 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ORCHARDS, NE24 5QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARDS, NE24 5QA.
235
41
£ 25,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE24 5QA 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
NE24 5QA has a significant social housing presence — 59% 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 5QA. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE24 5QA 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
Morpeth Road Academy
Malvin's Close Academy
The Blyth Academy
Horton Grange Primary School
The Dales School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Bede Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- B & M1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Best One0.3 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.4 km
- Cowpen Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Albion Cafe0.9 km
- Bounce Blyth Limited0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
- Blyth Riverside Resource Centre0.9 km
- KFC0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Aldi0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Tuck Box0.5 km
- Bobbys Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Checkers0.3 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- McKenzies0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Percy Arms0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cramlington6.0 km
- Pegswood8.9 km
- Morpeth10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dean View Drive0.1 km
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Dean View Drive0.2 km
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE245QA · Data under Open Government Licence