Cormorant Close is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 3PY is located in the South Blyth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cormorant Close, Blyth, NE24 3PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 3PX, NE24 3PT, NE24 3QB, NE24 3QA, NE24 3QL, NE24 3QE, NE24 3QN, NE24 3PU, NE24 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE24 3PY 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 | 49.6% | 51.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NE24 3PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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 | 19.7% | 22.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 61.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 41.4% | 41.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 16.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 23.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 99.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cormorant Close was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Plessey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cormorant Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Plessey and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 Cormorant Close, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-09-16 | £171,443 |
| 16 Cormorant Close, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-09-02 | £171,443 |
| 2 Cormorant Close, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,194 | 2023-10-23 | £204,976 |
| 9 Cormorant Close, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2018-06-08 | £77,734 |
| 12 Cormorant Close, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-05-31 | £190,498 |
NE24 3PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | 1out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Delaval Primary School Delaval Gardens , New Delaval NE24 4DA | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 2out of 4 | 2,385 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 | 3,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 5,151 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 | 2,889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 5,088 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 | 1,323 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 | 3,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze Lounge | Links Road, Blyth | 403 yd | |
| Caffe Ginevra | Links Road, Blyth | 403 yd | |
| Blyth Town Football Club | South Newsham Road, Blyth | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The South Beach | Fulmar Drive, Blyth | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastline Fish & Chips & Ciccarelii's Ice Cream | Links Road, Blyth | 377 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Beach FULMAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Blyth Rugby Club PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Gloucester Lodge (Closed) Links Road | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Wensleydale Middle School (Closed) Dent Street | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Delaval Community Middle School (Closed) Plessey Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,027 yd |
| South Newsham Park SANDRINGHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Blyth Spartans Juniors Fc DUNE WALK | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.