Ravensdale Grove is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 5AP is located in the Kitty Brewster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ravensdale Grove, Blyth, NE24 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 5AS, NE24 5AY, NE24 4DP, NE24 5AR, NE24 5AF, NE24 4DS, NE24 5AT, NE24 5AG, NE24 4DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE24 5AP 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 | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around NE24 5AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.7% | 46.7% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 33.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 13.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.9% | 48.7% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 28.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around NE24 5AP this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 31.3% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 14% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 16.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 16.4% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 37.2% | 13.5% | 23.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.1% | 37.2% | 25.9% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravensdale Grove was 48.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Cowpen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ravensdale Grove has the 11th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cowpen and the 481st lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Ravensdale Grove, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-12-21 | £101,425 |
| 75 Ravensdale Grove, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-10-27 | £140,844 |
| 37 Ravensdale Grove, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-05-20 | £115,695 |
| 37 Ravensdale Grove, Blyth, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-05-20 | £108,063 |
| 50 Ravensdale Grove, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2022-02-18 | £116,605 |
NE24 5AP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Grange Primary School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Road Academy Bates Avenue , NE24 5TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 2out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 2out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,590 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 | 820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaj's Lounge | 33 Bridge Street, Blyth | 500 yd | |
| KFC | 5b Blyth Valley Retail Park, Blyth | 951 yd | |
| Cub Play Cafe | Albion Way, Blyth | 1,053 yd | |
| Blyth Riverside Resource Centre | Coniston Road, Riverside Business Park | 1,066 yd | |
| Top G | 17a Spencer Court, Riverside Business Park | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Arms | Brierley Road, Blyth | 138 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 417 Cowpen Road, Blyth | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Daddy | 19b Brierley Road, Cowpen | 177 yd | |
| China Garden | 6 Swaledale Court, Blyth | 322 yd | |
| Bobbys Fish & Chips | 1 Swaledale Court, Blyth | 322 yd | |
| Checkers | 21f Briardale Road, Blyth | 369 yd | |
| Tasty Wok | 29 Cowpen Hall Road, Blyth | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowpen Park The Orchards | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| The Blyth Academy CHASE FARM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Isabella Road FALLOW PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Blyth Bebside Middle School (Closed) Cowpen Road | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Horton Grange Primary School COWPEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.