Twelfth Avenue is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 2PY is located in the Plessey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Twelfth Avenue, Blyth, NE24 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 2PS, NE24 2PZ, NE24 3NN, NE24 3LJ, NE24 2QA, NE24 2TB, NE24 3LD, NE24 3LG, NE24 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE24 2PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 36.7% | 43.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 32.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 11% | 5.6% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 37% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 38% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 21.5% | -18.0% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 15% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 17.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 10.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 17.3% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 15.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 99.3% | 94.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 94.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Twelfth Avenue was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Cowpen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Twelfth Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cowpen and the 347th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Twelfth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2024-04-02 | £102,164 |
| 4 Twelfth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2021-11-25 | £114,212 |
| 6 Twelfth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-11-22 | £113,824 |
| 16 Twelfth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-11-16 | £89,426 |
| 11 Twelfth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-05-04 | £102,255 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | 1out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 2out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Delaval Primary School Delaval Gardens , New Delaval NE24 4DA | 3out of 4 | 1,555 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 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 4,121 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 | 3,936 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 | 301 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 | 2,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Sandwich Bar | 5 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Spartans Social Club | Plessey Road, Blyth | 493 yd | |
| The Seahorse | 415 Plessey Road, Blyth | 530 yd | |
| Isabella Pub | Southend Avenue, Blyth | 825 yd | |
| The South Beach | Fulmar Drive, Blyth | 860 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Plessey Road, Blyth | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keiano's Pizza | 4 Fifteenth Avenue, Blyth | 278 yd | |
| Plessey Pantry | 199 Plessey Road, Blyth | 452 yd | |
| Ginos Fish & Chips | 200 Plessey Road, Blyth | 592 yd | |
| Broadway Chippy | 8 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 670 yd | |
| Broadway Chop Suey | 12 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delaval Community Middle School (Closed) Plessey Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 112 yd |
| Blyth Rugby Club PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 136 yd |
| Eleventh Avenue Track ELEVENTH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Bede Academy (North) Sixth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 364 yd |
| Broadway Field BROADWAY | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Croft Park (Blyth Spartans Fc) CROFT PARK CROFT PARK PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Blyth Spartans Juniors Fc DUNE WALK | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Wensleydale Middle School (Closed) Dent Street | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Croftway Primary Academy WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| South Beach FULMAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 856 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.