Edendale Avenue is in Blyth and in Northumberland district. NE24 5HS is located in the Cowpen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edendale Avenue, Blyth, NE24 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 5HU, NE24 5EZ, NE24 5HX, NE24 5HZ, NE24 4RL, NE24 5JL, NE24 5PZ, NE24 5QA, NE24 5JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE24 5HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 54.8% | 47.7% | -7.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 52.3% | 7.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 5HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 41.7% | 43% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 17.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 21.8% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 33.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 31.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 20.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 10.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 5HS this area, 28.7% 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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 28.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 23.6% | 8.2% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 12.4% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58% | 37.2% | 20.8% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edendale Avenue was 571.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 265.9% higher than the Cowpen average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Edendale Avenue has the highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cowpen and the 18th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 The Sycamores Edendale Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2024-11-08 | £73,213 |
| 36 The Oaks Edendale Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-11-17 | £77,946 |
| 32 The Oaks Edendale Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-07-07 | £78,419 |
| 31 The Oaks Edendale Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-11-25 | £76,031 |
| 25 The Sycamores Edendale Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-11-18 | £70,963 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Road Academy Bates Avenue , NE24 5TQ | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Grange Primary School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 2out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace , NE24 2LE | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsham Primary School Warwick Street , NE24 4NX | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 2out of 4 | 4,629 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 | 1,924 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 | 895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 5b Blyth Valley Retail Park, Blyth | 234 yd | |
| Maharaj's Lounge | 33 Bridge Street, Blyth | 248 yd | |
| Top G | 17a Spencer Court, Riverside Business Park | 437 yd | |
| Bounce Blyth Limited | 6 Spencer Road, Riverside Business Park | 688 yd | |
| Cub Play Cafe | Albion Way, Blyth | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | 417 Cowpen Road, Blyth | 535 yd | |
| Percy Arms | Brierley Road, Blyth | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Wok | 29 Cowpen Hall Road, Blyth | 400 yd | |
| Sevens | 18 Grasmere Way, Riverside Business Park | 420 yd | |
| Checkers | 21f Briardale Road, Blyth | 434 yd | |
| McKenzies | Coniston Road, Riverside Business Park | 460 yd | |
| Panda House Chinese Takeaway | 370 Cowpen Road, Blyth | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 85 yd | |
| Asda | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 1,039 yd | |
| Lidl | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowpen Park The Orchards | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Blyth Morpeth Road Primary School BATES AVENUE | cycling | 888 yd |
| Blyth Bebside Middle School (Closed) Cowpen Road | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.1% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.