Hambledon Street is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 1NH is located in the Croft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hambledon Street, Blyth, NE24 1NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 1JN, NE24 1NL, NE24 1JB, NE24 1JA, NE24 1JD, NE24 1NR, NE24 1PT, NE24 1NP, NE24 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE24 1NH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.9% | 49.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE24 1NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.5% | 54.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 23.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 40% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 35.2% | 11.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 6.7% | -5.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 13.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 23.6% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 18.1% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 19.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -20.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.8% | 90.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 92.2% | 91.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 92.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 45.6% | 13.5% | 32.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67% | 37.2% | 29.8% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hambledon Street was 225.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the Croft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hambledon Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Croft and the 106th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Hambledon Street, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2025-02-19 | £66,433 |
| 118 Hambledon Street, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2024-03-13 | £36,776 |
| 81 Hambledon Street, Blyth, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2023-12-04 | £36,522 |
| 79 Hambledon Street, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2023-12-04 | £37,858 |
| 114 Hambledon Street, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-11-10 | £69,675 |
NE24 1NH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 2out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Road Academy Bates Avenue , NE24 5TQ | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | 1out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambois Primary School Cowgate , Cambois NE24 1RD | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 2out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 5,466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Academy Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 280 yd | |
| Jackpot Amusements | 5 Delaval Terrace, Blyth | 496 yd | |
| Gordon's | 42 Bowes Street, Blyth | 519 yd | |
| Albion Cafe | Albion Way, Blyth | 530 yd | |
| Silx Teen Bar | 5 Church Street, Blyth | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coms Weddings & Events Ltd | 91 Wright Street, Blyth | 311 yd | |
| High Street Social Club | High Street, Blyth | 532 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 42 Regent Street, Blyth | 541 yd | |
| Bar 38 | 38 Regent Street, Blyth | 541 yd | |
| Waterloo Road Social Club | 114 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Chinese Take Away | 85 Regent Street, Blyth | 258 yd | |
| Spice of India | 1 Wright Street, Blyth | 329 yd | |
| Pizza King | 56 Delaval Terrace, Blyth | 463 yd | |
| China City & China City 2 | 4-6 King Street, Blyth | 505 yd | |
| Best Pizza Express | 22 Marlow Street, Blyth | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 360 yd | |
| Lidl | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 360 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Albion Way, Blyth | 419 yd | |
| Morrisons | Regent Street, Blyth | 568 yd | |
| Iceland | 47-71 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blyth Morpeth Road Primary School (Closed) Disraeli Street | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Blyth Morpeth Road Primary School BATES AVENUE | cycling | 619 yd |
| Blyth Sports Centre Bolam Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| St Wilfrids Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School CLAREMONT TERRACE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Fit 2 Be CROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Body-Tec Health Studio 39A 39A UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.