Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1DF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE24 1DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.2%	49.5%	-5.7%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	44.8%	50.5%	5.7%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23%	20.3%	-2.7%	37.9%	-17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	41.7%	45.5%	3.8%	44.2%	1.3%
Separated	1.7%	3.9%	2.2%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	7.6%	7.9%	0.3%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	25.9%	22.4%	-3.5%	6.1%	16.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.4%	34.2%	4.8%	48.4%	-14.2%
Good health	38.5%	30.5%	-8.0%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	20.8%	24.8%	4.0%	12.7%	12.1%
Bad health	7.8%	9.7%	1.9%	4.0%	5.7%
Very bad health	3.5%	0.8%	-2.7%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around NE24 1DF this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.2%	29.4%	-10.8%	18.2%	11.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	6.4%	-2.9%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	15.2%	1.5%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	7%	1.8%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	15.2%	3.0%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	16%	22.7%	6.7%	33.8%	-11.1%
Other	3.2%	4.2%	1.0%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	97%	-2.0%	81.4%	15.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.2%	94%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	1%	3.3%	2.3%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	93.8%	-4.4%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.7%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.6%	76.7%	-4.1%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	26.4%	13.5%	12.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.5%	37.2%	1.3%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Sikh	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Not answered	12.3%	6.0%	6.3%

Safety

Is Waterloo Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Road was 236.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Croft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Waterloo Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Croft and the 99th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE24 1DF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Waterloo Road are based on 69 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blyth Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1DF

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE24 1DF

Average Price
£87,541

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£114,275

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£64,627

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waterloo Road

Average Price
£190,903

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£200,743

Detached
£458,838

Flats/Maisonettes
£66,250

Other
£280,471

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waterloo Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
104 Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£33,000	2025-04-04	£33,000
92 Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£72,500	2023-11-17	£75,347
98 Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£93,000	2023-07-11	£100,797
88B Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,000	2023-05-11	£80,041
86 Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£72,500	2021-12-22	£89,212

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE24 1DF

Employment

NE24 1DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE24 1DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	129
Full-Time Employee	99
Other	25
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	16
Education	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE	- not rated	341 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP	1out of 4	611 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL	2out of 4	673 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Morpeth Road Academy Bates Avenue , NE24 5TQ	3out of 4	1,337 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX	3out of 4	1,788 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	2out of 4	2,281 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	3,652 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seaton Sluice Middle School Alston Grove , Seaton Sluice NE26 4JS	3out of 4	4,881 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bede Academy Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY	3out of 4	1,084 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	4out of 4	2,476 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Sambuca	62 Waterloo Road, Blyth	86 yd
Wrap N Roll	79 Waterloo Road, Blyth	120 yd
Doppio's Coffee House	52 Waterloo Road, Blyth	163 yd
Surjans Fish & Chips Restaurant & Takeaway	42 Waterloo Road, Blyth	163 yd
Silx Teen Bar	5 Church Street, Blyth	195 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
High Street Social Club	High Street, Blyth	84 yd
The Prince of Wales	58 Waterloo Road, Blyth	86 yd
The Flying Horse	Waterloo Road, Blyth	92 yd
Waterloo Road Social Club	114 Waterloo Road, Blyth	198 yd
Blyth United Services Club	14-18 Bowes Street, Blyth	253 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quality Pizza	60 Waterloo Road, Blyth	86 yd
China Cook	89 Waterloo Road, Blyth	120 yd
Blyth Flame	79 Waterloo Road, Blyth	120 yd
Wingbox	79 Waterloo Road, Blyth	120 yd
Hot Wok Takeaway	8 Wanley Street, Blyth	134 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	47-71 Waterloo Road, Blyth	267 yd
Heron Foods	41 Waterloo Road, Blyth	267 yd
Morrisons	Regent Street, Blyth	285 yd
Farmfoods	Albion Way, Blyth	525 yd
Asda	Cowpen Road, Blyth	880 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Wilfrids Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School CLAREMONT TERRACE	grass pitches	416 yd
Fit 2 Be CROFT ROAD	health and fitness suite	459 yd
Blyth Sports Centre Bolam Avenue	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	473 yd
Croftway Primary Academy WILLIAM STREET	grass pitches	547 yd
Body-Tec Health Studio 39A 39A UNION STREET	health and fitness suite	556 yd
Blyth Morpeth Road Primary School (Closed) Disraeli Street	grass pitches	574 yd
Croft Park (Blyth Spartans Fc) CROFT PARK CROFT PARK PLESSEY ROAD	grass pitches	659 yd
Broadway Field BROADWAY	grass pitches	700 yd
Eleventh Avenue Track ELEVENTH AVENUE	athletics tracks, grass pitches	906 yd
Blyth Spartans Juniors Fc DUNE WALK	grass pitches	1,045 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE24 1DF