First Avenue is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 2SD is located in the Isabella electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about First Avenue, Blyth, NE24 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 2SP, NE24 2SE, NE24 2SB, NE24 2SA, NE24 2TR, NE24 2SS, NE24 2SG, NE24 2TS, NE24 2PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE24 2SD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 55.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 44.7% | 44.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 30.3% | 39.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 36.6% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 37.5% | 38.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 23.8% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 15% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 18.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 99.2% | 97.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 97.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 98.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Croft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Croft and the 349th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 First Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-12-19 | £93,201 |
| 27 First Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-07-16 | £119,627 |
| 25 First Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2021-03-24 | £132,823 |
| 18 First Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2019-11-22 | £133,257 |
| 34 First Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2018-11-02 | £132,764 |
NE24 2SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in NE24 2SD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | 1out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 2out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Road Academy Bates Avenue , NE24 5TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 3,638 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 | 4,514 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 | 453 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 | 2,291 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 | 192 yd | |
| Albion Cafe | Albion Way, Blyth | 696 yd | |
| Cafe Sambuca | 62 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 713 yd | |
| Wrap N Roll | 79 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 717 yd | |
| Doppio's Coffee House | 52 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top House | Marlow Street, Blyth | 526 yd | |
| Waterloo Road Social Club | 114 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 538 yd | |
| Blyth Spartans Social Club | Plessey Road, Blyth | 561 yd | |
| Isabella Pub | Southend Avenue, Blyth | 699 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 58 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Chippy | 8 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 186 yd | |
| Broadway Chop Suey | 12 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 186 yd | |
| Pizza & Spice | 4 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 186 yd | |
| Keiano's Pizza | 4 Fifteenth Avenue, Blyth | 419 yd | |
| Sky Guests Diner | 6 Bondicar Terrace, Blyth | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Albion Way, Blyth | 772 yd | |
| Iceland | 47-71 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 840 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 41 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 840 yd | |
| Morrisons | Regent Street, Blyth | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrids Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School CLAREMONT TERRACE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Broadway Field BROADWAY | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Eleventh Avenue Track ELEVENTH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Blyth Sports Centre Bolam Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Croft Park (Blyth Spartans Fc) CROFT PARK CROFT PARK PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Croftway Primary Academy WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Bede Academy (North) Sixth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Blyth Rugby Club PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Delaval Community Middle School (Closed) Plessey Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Fit 2 Be CROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 815 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 | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.