Middleton Street is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 2LZ 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 Middleton Street, Blyth, NE24 2LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 2EA, NE24 2EU, NE24 2EL, NE24 2EE, NE24 2JJ, NE24 2EF, NE24 2JL, NE24 2DP, NE24 2DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE24 2LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.5% | 30.1% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 46.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 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 | 48.9% | 35.6% | -13.3% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 40.1% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 20.4% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 15.3% | -7.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 17.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 28.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 92.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
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 | 94.9% | 92.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Street was 401.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% higher than the Croft average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Middleton Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Croft and the 26th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Middleton Street, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,950 | 2025-06-13 | £127,772 |
| 10 Middleton Street, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2024-09-18 | £58,599 |
| 15 Middleton Street, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-03-15 | £113,072 |
| 16 Middleton Street, Blyth, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2023-03-29 | £75,706 |
| 14 Middleton Street, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2022-11-25 | £50,449 |
NE24 2LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Plessey Road First School Plessey Road , NE24 3BY | - not rated | 283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Primary School William Street , NE24 2HP | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | - not rated | 393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton First School Bishopton Street , NE24 2HN | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | 4out of 4 | 428 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 | 1,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale High School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LN | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 4,168 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 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensleydale Middle School Dent Street , NE24 3ED | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delaval Community Middle School Plessey Road , NE24 3NL | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale Middle School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LQ | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Bebside Middle School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | - not rated | 3,024 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 | 1,285 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 | 955 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Community Home Links Road , NE24 3PF | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambois House School Cambois House School , NE24 1SF | - not rated | 4,401 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 5,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Theatre | Beaconsfield Street, Blyth | 131 yd | |
| Magic Memories Cafe | 14 Beaconsfield Street, Blyth | 140 yd | |
| Gossip About Food | 27-29 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 195 yd | |
| The Tavern | Beaconsfield Street, Blyth | 206 yd | |
| Frameworks | 24 Bridge Street, Blyth | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Constitutional Club | 13-19 Croft Road, Blyth | 118 yd | |
| The Wallaw | Union Street, Blyth | 125 yd | |
| The Waterloo Pub | 17 Bondicar Terrace, Blyth | 175 yd | |
| Royal Engineers Club | 41 Stanley Street, Blyth | 197 yd | |
| Deuces Bar & Lounge | 12 Bridge Street, Blyth | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori House | 28 Union Street, Blyth | 46 yd | |
| Eastern Balti House | 5 Croft Road, Blyth | 118 yd | |
| King Do | 29 Croft Road, Blyth | 118 yd | |
| Movie Foods Blyth | 12 Union Street, Blyth | 173 yd | |
| Fabio's Pizza & Grill | 10 Havelock Street, Blyth | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 47-71 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 199 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 41 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 199 yd | |
| Morrisons | Regent Street, Blyth | 349 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Albion Way, Blyth | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit 2 Be CROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 103 yd |
| Body-Tec Health Studio 39A 39A UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 171 yd |
| Croftway Primary Academy WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Croft Park (Blyth Spartans Fc) CROFT PARK CROFT PARK PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Broadway Field BROADWAY | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| St Wilfrids Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School CLAREMONT TERRACE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Blyth Spartans Juniors Fc DUNE WALK | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Blyth Sports Centre Bolam Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Wensleydale Middle School (Closed) Dent Street | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Eleventh Avenue Track ELEVENTH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 920 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 135.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 135.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.