Bates Avenue is in Blyth and in Northumberland district. NE24 5TQ is located in the Cowpen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bates Avenue, Blyth, NE24 5TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE24 5BG, NE24 5BP, NE24 5ES, NE24 5TS, NE24 5ET, NE24 5ER, NE24 5SU, NE24 1PH, NE24 5EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE24 5TQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59% of the population 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 | 54.8% | 59% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 8.0% |
| Male | 45.2% | 41% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -8.0% |
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 5TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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% | 60.2% | 18.5% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 19.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 8.5% | -9.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 4% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 38.1% | 49.8% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 34.9% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 9.6% | -11.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 3.9% | -8.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 12% | -27.2% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 21% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 31% | 16.8% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.8% | 93.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.4% | 37.2% | 25.2% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bates Avenue was 243.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% higher than the Cowpen average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bates Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cowpen and the 80th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2026-04-01 | £145,000 |
| 25 Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2026-01-30 | £124,274 |
| 8 Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-01-31 | £139,843 |
| 11 Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £162,445 | 2023-11-10 | £177,183 |
| 31 Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland Detached, a newly built property | £212,495 | 2023-09-29 | £223,734 |
NE24 5TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| 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 Primary School Bates Avenue , NE24 5TQ | - not rated | 513 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Road Academy Bates Avenue , NE24 5TQ | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way , NE24 5BL | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Primary School Albion Way , NE24 5BL | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvin's Close Academy Albion Way , NE24 5BL | - not rated | 683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Tynedale High School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LN | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Ridley High School Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Community College Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive , NE24 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 2,760 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 | 1,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Tynedale Middle School Tynedale Drive , NE24 4LQ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Bebside Middle School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delaval Community Middle School Plessey Road , NE24 3NL | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensleydale Middle School Dent Street , NE24 3ED | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland College College Road , NE63 9RG | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,781 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 | 1,207 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Cowpen Road , NE24 4RE | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Community Home Links Road , NE24 3PF | - not rated | 2,776 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cambois House School Cambois House School , NE24 1SF | - not rated | 3,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 394 yd | |
| Bounce Blyth Limited | 6 Spencer Road, Riverside Business Park | 395 yd | |
| Top G | 17a Spencer Court, Riverside Business Park | 454 yd | |
| Cub Play Cafe | Albion Way, Blyth | 638 yd | |
| Albion Cafe | Albion Way, Blyth | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coms Weddings & Events Ltd | 91 Wright Street, Blyth | 718 yd | |
| The Top House | Marlow Street, Blyth | 910 yd | |
| Waterloo Road Social Club | 114 Waterloo Road, Blyth | 999 yd | |
| High Street Social Club | High Street, Blyth | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Chinese Take Away | 85 Regent Street, Blyth | 783 yd | |
| Pizza King | 56 Delaval Terrace, Blyth | 903 yd | |
| Best Pizza Express | 22 Marlow Street, Blyth | 908 yd | |
| Spice of India | 1 Wright Street, Blyth | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 236 yd | |
| Lidl | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 236 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Albion Way, Blyth | 646 yd | |
| Aldi | Cowpen Road, Blyth | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blyth Morpeth Road Primary School BATES AVENUE | cycling | 77 yd |
| Blyth Morpeth Road Primary School (Closed) Disraeli Street | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Cowpen Park The Orchards | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Blyth Sports Centre Bolam Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 923 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.