Fairfield Avenue is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 3HW is located in the Plessey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfield Avenue, Blyth, NE24 3HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 3HN, NE24 3HL, NE24 3HP, NE24 3LR, NE24 3HS, NE24 3XS, NE24 3HJ, NE24 3LP, NE24 3LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE24 3HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE24 3HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21% | 17.1% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 66.9% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 52.6% | 46.8% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 16% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 8.4% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 13.3% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 35% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 99% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Avenue was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Plessey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairfield Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Plessey and the 66th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Fairfield Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-09-11 | £323,156 |
| 28 Fairfield Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-09-11 | £323,156 |
| 34 Fairfield Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2024-02-23 | £246,287 |
| 11 Fairfield Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2022-03-04 | £198,093 |
| 32 Fairfield Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-25 | £307,236 |
NE24 3HW 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 retired residents living in NE24 3HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Delaval Primary School Delaval Gardens , New Delaval NE24 4DA | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | 1out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 2out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 5,228 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 5,219 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 | 698 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 | 2,756 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 5,191 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan Ahar Tandoori | 6 Elliott Street, Blyth | 675 yd | |
| La Bottega | 74 Druridge Drive, Blyth | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seahorse | 415 Plessey Road, Blyth | 218 yd | |
| Newsham Hotel | 5 Carr Street, Blyth | 601 yd | |
| Victory Sports & Social Club | 2 Elliott Street, Blyth | 675 yd | |
| New Delaval & Newsham Social Club | Winship Street, Blyth | 703 yd | |
| The South Beach | Fulmar Drive, Blyth | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plessey Chippy | 412 Plessey Road, Blyth | 361 yd | |
| Ken's Takeaway | 412a Plessey Road, Blyth | 361 yd | |
| Newsham Pizza & Kebabs | 10 Elliott Street, Blyth | 675 yd | |
| Royal Garden | 4 Elliott Street, Newsham | 675 yd | |
| Big Bite Pizza Blyth | 19 Newcastle Road, Blyth | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 2-6 Newcastle Road, Blyth | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bede Academy (North) Sixth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Newsham Primary School WARWICK STREET | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Delaval Community Middle School (Closed) Plessey Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 585 yd |
| South Beach FULMAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Blyth Rugby Club PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| South Newsham Park SANDRINGHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Eleventh Avenue Track ELEVENTH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 919 yd |
| New Delaval And Newsham Miners Welfare Park WAR MEMORIAL WAR MEMORIAL DELAVAL GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,027 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.