Town Pop. 32,836

Living in Blyth (Northumberland): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blyth (Northumberland) scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Its broadband score runs 21 points above the NE22 district's 77/100. On the national picture that lands Blyth (Northumberland) in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE22 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Blyth (Northumberland) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NE22 5AA NE22 6AA NE22 7AA NE22 NE24

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
151.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,622 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 983 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Shoplifting 510 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 485 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Public order 344 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
other 1,039 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 381 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 227 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 173 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 63
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 27
Allotments Ample 10
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Ample 27

Services

Schools
56
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 15 in area · 16 within 4km
5Outstanding8Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Croftway AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Horton Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Malvin's Close AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Morpeth Road AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • The Dales SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Bede AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bedlington AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bedlington Station Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cambois Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • New Delaval Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital2.3 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary9.2 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital9.7 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,529 patients per GP
5dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 972 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
28
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed4.1%Retired24.7%Student3.4%Other inactive16.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.6%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary38%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.2%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership55.6%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Blyth Bebside 1.3 mi
Newsham 1.4 mi
Bedlington 2.2 mi
J3 A194(M) 12.3 mi
J2 A194(M) 12.9 mi
J2 A194(M) 13.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 29
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 28
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 30
Retail Shopping Ample 139
Takeaways Ample 45
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £150,250 240
Detached £248,500 37
Semi-detached £162,000 105
Terraced £128,000 81
Flat / Maisonette £68,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£60k £136k £214k £289k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cambois 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bedlington 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
New Hartley 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bomarsund 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Seaton Sluice 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Choppington 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton Delaval 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stakeford 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Northumberland) 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 41 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blyth (Northumberland) a nice place to live?

Blyth (Northumberland) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blyth (Northumberland) is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blyth (Northumberland)?

Crime levels in Blyth (Northumberland) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 4,983 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blyth (Northumberland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Blyth (Northumberland) are Croftway Academy, Horton Grange Primary School and Malvin's Close Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 15 rated schools in Blyth (Northumberland) in total.

What are house prices like in Blyth (Northumberland)?

The current median house price in Blyth (Northumberland) is £150,250, around 47% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £248,500, semi-detached £162,000, terraced £128,000, flat £68,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 240 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Blyth (Northumberland) in context

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Postcode districts in Blyth (Northumberland)

NE22 49 ⇄
NE24 50 ⇄

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