Herring Gull Close, Blyth, NE24 3RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE24 3RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	50.2%	-0.7%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.1%	49.8%	0.7%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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 3RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% 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	15.4%	15.9%	0.5%	37.9%	-22.0%
Married: Opposite sex	72.7%	66.3%	-6.4%	44.2%	22.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	4.1%	5.4%	1.3%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	6%	10.1%	4.1%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

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	50.9%	46.5%	-4.4%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	34.7%	34.2%	-0.5%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	11.7%	14.8%	3.1%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	1.4%	3.2%	1.8%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	11.6%	12.4%	0.8%	18.2%	-5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	9.1%	-3.3%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	8.4%	-8.8%	13.4%	-5.0%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	8%	0.9%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	18.9%	5.0%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	33%	38.5%	5.5%	33.8%	4.7%
Other	4.9%	4.7%	-0.2%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.6%	99%	0.4%	81.4%	17.6%
Arab	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.3%	96.5%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.8%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.9%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0.3%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	76.7%	13.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.7%	37.2%	-4.5%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Herring Gull Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herring Gull Close was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% lower than the Plessey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Herring Gull Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Plessey and the 319th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NE24 3RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Herring Gull Close are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blyth Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Herring Gull Close, Blyth, NE24 3RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE24 3RH

Average Price
£295,100

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£295,100

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Herring Gull Close

Average Price
£298,083

Semi-Detached
£337,575

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£295,045

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Herring Gull CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Herring Gull Close, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-08-16	£248,402
30 Herring Gull Close, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-08-02	£311,824
23 Herring Gull Close, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-07-25	£297,111
2 Herring Gull Close, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-10-13	£263,739
38 Herring Gull Close, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-10-30	£259,781

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE24 3RH

Employment

NE24 3RH 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 3RH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	126
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Financial and insurance activities	9
Construction	7
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH	- not rated	4,384 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blyth South Beach First School Shearwater Way , South Beach Estate NE24 3PX	- not rated	629 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX	- not rated	1,289 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Delaval Primary School Delaval Gardens , New Delaval NE24 4DA	3out of 4	1,639 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP	4out of 4	1,880 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crofton First School Bishopton Street , NE24 2HN	- not rated	1,890 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blyth Ridley High School Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY	- not rated	1,403 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	- not rated	3,046 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP	3out of 4	3,046 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Blyth Tynedale High School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LN	- not rated	3,133 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Seaton Valley High School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW	3out of 4	4,027 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Delaval Community Middle School Plessey Road , NE24 3NL	- not rated	1,142 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wensleydale Middle School Dent Street , NE24 3ED	- not rated	1,621 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE	- not rated	2,105 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Seaton Sluice Middle School Alston Grove , Seaton Sluice NE26 4JS	3out of 4	2,855 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blyth Tynedale Middle School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LQ	- not rated	2,975 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bede Academy Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY	3out of 4	1,403 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wellesley Community Home Links Road , NE24 3PF	- not rated	1,267 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Gilbert Ward Academy Princess Louise Road , NE24 2TS	- not rated	1,971 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE	4out of 4	3,579 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR	- not rated	4,498 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY	3out of 4	5,246 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blyth Town Football Club	South Newsham Road, Blyth	392 yd
Breeze Lounge	Links Road, Blyth	956 yd
Caffe Ginevra	Links Road, Blyth	956 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The South Beach	Fulmar Drive, Blyth		540 yd
The Seahorse	415 Plessey Road, Blyth		952 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coastline Fish & Chips & Ciccarelii's Ice Cream	Links Road, Blyth	1,014 yd
Plessey Chippy	412 Plessey Road, Blyth	1,059 yd
Ken's Takeaway	412a Plessey Road, Blyth	1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Newsham Park SANDRINGHAM DRIVE	grass pitches	305 yd
South Beach FULMAR DRIVE	grass pitches	521 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	33.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	56.63 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	56.63 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.72 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.