Plessey Road is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 4AA is located in the Newsham 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 4AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 4AD, NE24 4AF, NE24 4BZ, NE24 4AB, NE24 4NP, NE24 4BD, NE24 4AG, NE24 4BL, NE24 4NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE24 4AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.8% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 37.4% | 37.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 31.7% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 20% | 15.3% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 25% | 33.6% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 38.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 6.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 28% | -17.6% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12.2% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 96.4% | 98.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 98.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 9.8% | -9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plessey Road was 574.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 878.3% higher than the Kitty Brewster average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Plessey Road has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kitty Brewster and the 12th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 542 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-08-22 | £124,429 |
| 524 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-09-24 | £53,793 |
| 516 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2020-07-21 | £75,769 |
| 528 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2019-01-25 | £49,122 |
| 546 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-04-12 | £90,057 |
NE24 4AA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 5,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX | - not rated | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Delaval Primary School Delaval Gardens , New Delaval NE24 4DA | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Princess Louise First School Princess Louise Road , NE24 2TS | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth South Beach First School Shearwater Way , South Beach Estate NE24 3PX | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale High School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LN | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 3,880 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 | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale Middle School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LQ | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensleydale Middle School Dent Street , NE24 3ED | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Bebside Middle School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Ward Academy Princess Louise Road , NE24 2TS | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Community Home Links Road , NE24 3PF | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 4,633 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 | 156 yd | |
| La Bottega | 74 Druridge Drive, Blyth | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Sports & Social Club | 2 Elliott Street, Blyth | 156 yd | |
| Newsham Hotel | 5 Carr Street, Blyth | 192 yd | |
| New Delaval & Newsham Social Club | Winship Street, Blyth | 217 yd | |
| Blyth Golf Club | Plessey Road, Blyth | 445 yd | |
| The Seahorse | 415 Plessey Road, Blyth | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jules Sandwich Shop | 508 Plessey Road, Blyth | 5 yd | |
| Big Bite Pizza Blyth | 19 Newcastle Road, Blyth | 136 yd | |
| Newsham Pizza & Kebabs | 10 Elliott Street, Blyth | 156 yd | |
| Royal Garden | 4 Elliott Street, Newsham | 156 yd | |
| Plessey Chippy | 412 Plessey Road, Blyth | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 2-6 Newcastle Road, Blyth | 209 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Delaval And Newsham Miners Welfare Park WAR MEMORIAL WAR MEMORIAL DELAVAL GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 243 yd |
| Blyth New Delaval First School (Closed) | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Newsham Primary School WARWICK STREET | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Blyth Golf Club | golf | 440 yd |
| Bede Academy (North) Sixth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,008 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.