Plessey Road is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 3QY 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 Plessey Road, Blyth, NE24 3QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 3QZ, NE24 3RE, NE24 3RB, NE24 3RA, NE24 3LT, NE24 4NE, NE24 3XU, NE24 3XX, NE24 3XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE24 3QY 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 | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.1% | 2.9% | 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 | 37.7% | 40.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 39.5% | 39.8% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 19.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 21.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 15.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 25.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 12.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.3% | 96.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 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 | 97.3% | 96.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plessey Road was 127.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the Cowpen average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Plessey Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cowpen and the 250th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-04-21 | £127,635 |
| 511 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-01-27 | £91,217 |
| 491 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2021-09-23 | £145,227 |
| 491 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2016-03-22 | £177,233 |
| 491 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-05-21 | £98,220 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Delaval Primary School Delaval Gardens , New Delaval NE24 4DA | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | 1out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 2out of 4 | 1,766 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 | 1,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 5,284 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 | 3,968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 5,280 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 | 785 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 | 2,468 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 4,953 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 | 313 yd | |
| La Bottega | 74 Druridge Drive, Blyth | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsham Hotel | 5 Carr Street, Blyth | 248 yd | |
| Victory Sports & Social Club | 2 Elliott Street, Blyth | 313 yd | |
| New Delaval & Newsham Social Club | Winship Street, Blyth | 338 yd | |
| The Seahorse | 415 Plessey Road, Blyth | 394 yd | |
| Isabella Pub | Southend Avenue, Blyth | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plessey Chippy | 412 Plessey Road, Blyth | 55 yd | |
| Ken's Takeaway | 412a Plessey Road, Blyth | 55 yd | |
| Newsham Pizza & Kebabs | 10 Elliott Street, Blyth | 313 yd | |
| Royal Garden | 4 Elliott Street, Newsham | 313 yd | |
| Big Bite Pizza Blyth | 19 Newcastle Road, Blyth | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 2-6 Newcastle Road, Blyth | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newsham Primary School WARWICK STREET | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Bede Academy (North) Sixth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 615 yd |
| New Delaval And Newsham Miners Welfare Park WAR MEMORIAL WAR MEMORIAL DELAVAL GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Blyth New Delaval First School (Closed) | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Delaval Community Middle School (Closed) Plessey Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Blyth Golf Club | golf | 852 yd |
| Blyth Rugby Club PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| South Newsham Park SANDRINGHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Isabella Road FALLOW PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| South Beach FULMAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.