Percy Street is in Blyth and in Northumberland district. NE24 2DF is located in the Wensleydale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Percy Street, Blyth, NE24 2DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 2BS, NE24 2AG, NE24 2AA, NE24 2BW, NE24 2BU, NE24 2DH, NE24 2BA, NE24 2DB, NE24 2HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE24 2DF 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 | 45.2% | 49.3% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.8% | 50.7% | -4.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 39.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 (57%) 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 | 33.3% | 25.9% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -22.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 31.1% | 8.9% | 12.7% | 18.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 2DF this area, 36.1% 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 36.1% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 12.8% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 15.8% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.6% | 93.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.4% | 92.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 92.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 38.4% | 13.5% | 24.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Percy Street was 368.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% higher than the Croft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Percy Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Croft and the 34th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 239.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House Percy Street, Blyth, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2018-06-25 | £1,195,962 |
NE24 2DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Plessey Road First School Plessey Road , NE24 3BY | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Primary School William Street , NE24 2HP | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | - not rated | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton First School Bishopton Street , NE24 2HN | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Ridley High School Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale High School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LN | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensleydale Middle School Dent Street , NE24 3ED | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delaval Community Middle School Plessey Road , NE24 3NL | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale Middle School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LQ | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Bebside Middle School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Ward Academy Princess Louise Road , NE24 2TS | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Community Home Links Road , NE24 3PF | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambois House School Cambois House School , NE24 1SF | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frameworks | 24 Bridge Street, Blyth | 34 yd | |
| Cafe @ 25 | 25 Bridge Street, Blyth | 69 yd | |
| Asmara | 1 Freehold Street, Blyth | 100 yd | |
| @ Ivy Cafe | 2 Freehold Street, Blyth | 100 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Rink Street, Blyth | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deja Vu | 11-13 Stanley Street, Blyth | 24 yd | |
| The Post Office Bar | 46-50 Bridge Street, Blyth | 120 yd | |
| Olivers Wine Bar | 60 Bridge Street, Blyth | 120 yd | |
| The Quay | 67 Bridge Street, Blyth | 132 yd | |
| Deuces Bar & Lounge | 12 Bridge Street, Blyth | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Greek | 35 Bridge Street, Blyth | 69 yd | |
| 14 Stanley Street | 14 Stanley Street, Blyth | 70 yd | |
| Juliettas | 44 Bridge Street, Blyth | 100 yd | |
| Original Shawarma | 1a Freehold Street, Blyth | 100 yd | |
| Movie Foods Blyth | 12 Union Street, Blyth | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 47-71 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 304 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 41 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 304 yd | |
| Morrisons | Regent Street, Blyth | 354 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Albion Way, Blyth | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit 2 Be CROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Body-Tec Health Studio 39A 39A UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Croftway Primary Academy WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Croft Park (Blyth Spartans Fc) CROFT PARK CROFT PARK PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| St Wilfrids Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School CLAREMONT TERRACE | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Broadway Field BROADWAY | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Blyth Morpeth Road Primary School (Closed) Disraeli Street | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Blyth Spartans Juniors Fc DUNE WALK | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Blyth Sports Centre Bolam Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
| Wensleydale Middle School (Closed) Dent Street | grass pitches | 1,077 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.