Dunlin Drive is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 3SH 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 Dunlin Drive, Blyth, NE24 3SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 3SQ, NE24 3SD, NE24 3SG, NE24 3SF, NE24 3QR, NE24 3QN, NE24 3QL, NE24 3RJ, NE24 3SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE24 3SH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 28.3% | 33.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 47.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 54.8% | 43.5% | -11.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.9% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 14.9% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.4% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.8% | 21.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 22.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 25.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.7% | 98.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 98.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunlin Drive was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Plessey average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Dunlin Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Plessey and the 368th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Dunlin Drive, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-08-07 | £129,406 |
| 16 Dunlin Drive, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-05-28 | £180,039 |
| 56 Dunlin Drive, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-05 | £159,376 |
| 32 Dunlin Drive, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2022-03-31 | £131,592 |
| 38 Dunlin Drive, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-08-31 | £161,024 |
NE24 3SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 5,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton First School Bishopton Street , NE24 2HN | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Primary School William Street , NE24 2HP | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftway Academy William Street , NE24 2HP | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Ridley High School Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale High School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LN | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Valley High School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaval Community Middle School Plessey Road , NE24 3NL | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensleydale Middle School Dent Street , NE24 3ED | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale Middle School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LQ | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Sluice Middle School Alston Grove , Seaton Sluice NE26 4JS | 3out of 4 | 3,113 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 | 1,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Community Home Links Road , NE24 3PF | - not rated | 599 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gilbert Ward Academy Princess Louise Road , NE24 2TS | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze Lounge | Links Road, Blyth | 704 yd | |
| Caffe Ginevra | Links Road, Blyth | 704 yd | |
| Blyth Town Football Club | South Newsham Road, Blyth | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The South Beach | Fulmar Drive, Blyth | 172 yd | |
| The Seahorse | 415 Plessey Road, Blyth | 846 yd | |
| Blyth Spartans Social Club | Plessey Road, Blyth | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastline Fish & Chips & Ciccarelii's Ice Cream | Links Road, Blyth | 667 yd | |
| Plessey Pantry | 199 Plessey Road, Blyth | 946 yd | |
| Keiano's Pizza | 4 Fifteenth Avenue, Blyth | 1,017 yd | |
| Ginos Fish & Chips | 200 Plessey Road, Blyth | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Beach FULMAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Blyth Rugby Club PLESSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Delaval Community Middle School (Closed) Plessey Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Wensleydale Middle School (Closed) Dent Street | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Blyth Spartans Juniors Fc DUNE WALK | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Eleventh Avenue Track ELEVENTH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Bede Academy (North) Sixth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 980 yd |
| South Newsham Park SANDRINGHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Broadway Field BROADWAY | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.