Craster Close is in Blyth and in Blyth Valley district. NE24 5DU is located in the Cowpen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craster Close, Blyth, NE24 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 5DT, NE24 5DX, NE24 5EG, NE24 5DS, NE24 5DZ, NE24 5DJ, NE24 5DR, NE24 5EF, NE24 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE24 5DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 55% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 50% | 45% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 29.2% | 32.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 44.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.5% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 16.6% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 28% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 12.9% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 17.8% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 16.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 99.3% | 97.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craster Close was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Cowpen average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Craster Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cowpen and the 387th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Craster Close, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-07-14 | £126,500 |
| 20 Craster Close, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2019-08-09 | £123,215 |
| 21 Craster Close, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2019-05-24 | £111,691 |
| 14 Craster Close, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2018-11-30 | £117,578 |
| 20 Craster Close, Blyth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2017-06-30 | £131,480 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvin's Close Primary School Albion Way , NE24 5BL | - not rated | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Albion Way , NE24 5BL | - not rated | 483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 4out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Princess Louise First School Princess Louise Road , NE24 2TS | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 702 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 | 842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale High School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LN | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale Middle School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LQ | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delaval Community Middle School Plessey Road , NE24 3NL | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Bebside Middle School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensleydale Middle School Dent Street , NE24 3ED | - not rated | 1,709 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 | 842 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 | 539 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Community Home Links Road , NE24 3PF | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Apex Academy Old Hartford School, Scott Street , NE23 3AR | - not rated | 4,064 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambois House School Cambois House School , NE24 1SF | - not rated | 4,423 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cub Play Cafe | Albion Way, Blyth | 527 yd | |
| Albion Cafe | Albion Way, Blyth | 651 yd | |
| Maharaj's Lounge | 33 Bridge Street, Blyth | 794 yd | |
| Broadway Sandwich Bar | 5 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 855 yd | |
| La Bottega | 74 Druridge Drive, Blyth | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Pub | Southend Avenue, Blyth | 588 yd | |
| Percy Arms | Brierley Road, Blyth | 616 yd | |
| The Top House | Marlow Street, Blyth | 743 yd | |
| Waterloo Road Social Club | 114 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 891 yd | |
| Coms Weddings & Events Ltd | 91 Wright Street, Blyth | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Daddy | 19b Brierley Road, Cowpen | 592 yd | |
| Best Pizza Express | 22 Marlow Street, Blyth | 811 yd | |
| Broadway Chippy | 8 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 868 yd | |
| Broadway Chop Suey | 12 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 868 yd | |
| Pizza & Spice | 4 Broadway Circle, Blyth | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Albion Way, Blyth | 758 yd | |
| Aldi | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella Road FALLOW PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Blyth Sports Centre Bolam Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| St Wilfrids Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School CLAREMONT TERRACE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Cowpen Park The Orchards | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Blyth Morpeth Road Primary School (Closed) Disraeli Street | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Bede Academy (North) Sixth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 988 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.