Area Info for Blyth (Northumberland)

Overview of Blyth, Northumberland

Blyth is a town located in Northumberland, in the northeastern part of England. It is situated on the North Sea coast, approximately 13 miles southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. The town has a rich maritime history and has historically been associated with shipbuilding, coal mining, and port activities.

History

Blyth's development was significantly influenced by the coal industry and maritime trade. In the 19th century, the town expanded rapidly due to the growth of its port and associated industries. The Blyth Harbour was developed to facilitate shipping and trade, contributing to the town's economic growth. The shipbuilding industry also played a vital role in the town's history.

Economy and Industry

Traditionally, Blyth's economy was based on coal mining, shipbuilding, and port activities. In recent years, the town has undergone economic diversification, with developments in renewable energy, manufacturing, and logistics. The port continues to be an important hub for freight and cargo operations.

Transport

Blyth is served by a railway station providing connections to Newcastle and other regional destinations. The town is accessible via the A189 road, which links it to the wider road network. Public transport options include bus services connecting Blyth to nearby towns and cities.

Culture and Community

Blyth hosts various community events and has local amenities such as parks, sports facilities, and cultural venues. The town has a vibrant community spirit, with initiatives aimed at regeneration and local development.

Notable Features

The town is known for its scenic coastline, including beaches and promenades. Blyth also features historical sites related to its maritime and industrial past, as well as modern developments like the Blyth Battery, a historic coastal defence site.
Education
School
New Delaval Primary School0.00 miles
Delaval Gardens, New Delaval, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4DA
Newsham Primary School0.37 miles
Warwick Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4NX
Bede Academy0.75 miles
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY
The Blyth Academy0.82 miles
Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP
St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School1.14 miles
Claremont Terrace, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2LE
Malvin's Close Primary Academy1.15 miles
Albion Way, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BL
Horton Grange Primary School1.25 miles
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE
The Dales School1.25 miles
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE
Croftway Primary Academy1.30 miles
William Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HP
Morpeth Road Primary Academy1.46 miles
Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5TQ
Cramlington Village Primary School1.91 miles
Bowmont Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 2SN
Cramlington Eastlea Primary School1.93 miles
Durham Road, Northburn Lea, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3ST
New Hartley First School1.94 miles
New Hartley, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 0RD
Cramlington Northburn Primary School2.08 miles
Horton Drive, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3QS
Bedlingtonshire Community High School2.08 miles
Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS
Stead Lane Primary School2.12 miles
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS
Health
Clinic
Sixth Avenue Mental Health Community Unit0.95 miles
53 & 55 Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2ST
Boots Anticoagulation Service (Northumberland)1.07 miles
21E Briardale Road, Cowpen, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5LB
Blyth Community Hospital1.40 miles
Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
South Quay Neurological Care Centre1.44 miles
Cowpen Rd, Blyth, Northumberland,, NE24 5TT
Northumberland Psychological Wellbeing Service1.54 miles
Plessey Centre, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1AX
The Village Surgery Cramlington2.74 miles
Dudley Lane, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6US
The Village Surgery2.74 miles
Dudley Lane, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6US
Cramlington Med Group - EYELID Clinic2.88 miles
The Health Centre, Forum way, Cramligton,, NE23 6QN
Connect Physical Health - Cramlington3.78 miles
Referral Management Centre, 35 Apex Business Village, Annitsford, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 7BF
Wansbeck5.01 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
Aaron Optometrist - EYELID CLINIC5.05 miles
Bellway House, Woodhorn Road, Ashington,, NE63 0AE
Insight Healthcare - Northumberland Talking Therapies5.11 miles
Buttress House, Brenkley Way, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
One To One Centre5.64 miles
Brenkley Avenue, Shiremoor, NE27 0PR
Monkseaton Medical Centre5.79 miles
Cauldwell Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear, NE25 9PH
The Whalton Unit6.89 miles
South Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BT
The Willows (Morpeth)6.91 miles
Gas House Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1SW
GP
Waterloo Medical Group - Newsham Surgery0.33 miles
61 Newcastle Road, Newsham, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4AW
Waterloo Medical Group - Blyth Health Centre1.40 miles
Blyth Health Centre, Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northd, NE24 1DX
Marine Medical Group1.40 miles
Blyth Health Centre, Thoroton Street, Blyth, NE24 1DX
Collingwood Medical Group1.40 miles
Blyth Health Centre, Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
Station Medical Group1.46 miles
Gatacre Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1HD
Brockwell Medical Group2.19 miles
Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1XZ
The Gables Medical Group2.27 miles
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St Johns Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DU
Dr M S Harrison & Partners2.36 miles
Miner`s Institute, Ridley Terrace, Cambois, Blyth, NE24 1QS
Village Surgery2.74 miles
Dudley Lane, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6US
Bedlingtonshire Medical Group2.81 miles
Glebe Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6JX
Dr P McDaid2.82 miles
Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 0EF
Dr D Leith & Partners2.88 miles
Forum Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QN
Forum Family Practice2.88 miles
The Health Centre, Forum Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QN
Ahmed2.88 miles
Civic Precinct, Forum Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QN
Dr A P Dove & Partners3.06 miles
Westbourne Terrace, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, NE25 0BE
Dr A P Dove & Partners3.24 miles
Collywell Bay Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 4QZ
Hospital
Blyth Community Hospital1.40 miles
Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
Wansbeck General Hospital5.01 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
Cobalt Hospital6.17 miles
The Silverlink North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0BY
North Tyneside General Hospital6.58 miles
Rake Lane, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH
St Georges Hospital (Morpeth)7.38 miles
St Georges Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU
Freeman Hospital7.87 miles
Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DN
Sir G B Hunter Memorial Hospital8.01 miles
The Green, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7PB
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)8.27 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Nuffield Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital9.02 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
Palmer Community Hospital9.23 miles
Wear Street, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 3UX
Newcastle Dental Hospital9.62 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
The Royal Victoria Infirmary9.68 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital9.68 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Elmville Unit at Monkton Hall10.14 miles
Monkton Village, Monkton Hall Hospital, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5NN
Primrose Hill Hospital10.18 miles
Primrose Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5HA
Diabetes Centre10.40 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
Pharmacy
Boots0.19 miles
514 Plessey Road, Newsham, Blyth, NE24 4AA
Boots1.03 miles
21e Briardale Road, Cowpen, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5LA
Asda Pharmacy1.24 miles
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4LZ
Blyth Health Ctre Phcy Ltd1.40 miles
The Health Centre, Community Hospital, Thoroton Street, NE24 1DX
Lloydspharmacy1.46 miles
4 Delaval Terrace, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DJ
Boots1.48 miles
31-35 Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1BW
Boots1.49 miles
60-62 Maddison Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1EY
Gordons Pharmacy1.49 miles
30 Bowes Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1BD
Lloydspharmacy2.19 miles
9 Brockwell Centre, Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, NE23 1XZ
Boots2.29 miles
Bridge House, 6 Station Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5HB
Boots2.34 miles
1 Station Street, Bedlington Station, NE22 7JN
Lloydspharmacy2.56 miles
Leadgate House, 2 Vulcan Place, Bedlington, NE22 5DN
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.72 miles
38 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, NE25 0DG
Sainsburys Pharmacy2.74 miles
Manor Walks Shopping Ctre, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6RT
Boots2.75 miles
28 Front Street, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5UB
Boots2.77 miles
Unit 28-30 Bamburgh House, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington, NE23 6QE
Leisure
Park
ST BENEDICTS COMMUNITY GARDEN0.93 miles
HA'PENNY WOODS1.83 miles
BEDLINGTON2.05 miles
BEDLINGTON COUNTRY PARK2.17 miles
BLYTH TO SEATON SLUICE DUNES2.24 miles
EAST CRAMLINGTON2.26 miles
LANERCOST2.43 miles
SEATON DELAVAL (Grade II* Listed)2.64 miles
BASSINGTON3.17 miles
PLESSEY WOODS3.55 miles
SCOTLAND GATE3.67 miles
HOLYWELL DENE3.76 miles
CASTLE ISLAND3.80 miles
CHOPPINGTON COMMUNITY WOODS3.94 miles
ANNITSFORD POND3.96 miles
ST MARY'S ISLAND4.30 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Blyth0.23 miles
New Delaval, NE24 4AS
Newsham Convenience Store0.26 miles
21 Newcastle Road, Newsham, Blyth Northumberland NE24 4AG
Co-op Blyth0.66 miles
Southend Avenue, NE24 5RW
SPAR Blyth0.97 miles
19 Brierley Road, Cowpen Estate, Northumberland, NE24 5PP
Broadway Supermarket1.10 miles
4 Broadway Circle, Blyth Northumberland NE24 2PG
ASDA Blyth1.22 miles
Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 4LZ
SPAR Windmill1.27 miles
The Windmill, Cowpen Road, Northumberland, NE24 5JP
ALDI Cowpen Road1.29 miles
Blyth, NE24 5EZ
Lidl Blyth1.30 miles
Unit 1, Albion Ret Cen,cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 5BS
Cowpen Convenience Stores1.31 miles
469 Cowpen Road, Blyth Northumberland NE24 5NF
Waterloo News & Wine1.39 miles
79 Waterloo Road, Blyth Northumberland NE24 1BU
Lidl Blyth1.42 miles
Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 5SU
Iceland Blyth 21.47 miles
Unit 1 Northumbria House, Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1BW
ASDA Blyth Cowpen Road1.48 miles
Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 5TS
Wensleydale Convenience Store1.49 miles
19 Wensleydale Terrace, Blyth Northumberland NE24 3EB
Morrisons Blyth1.51 miles
Regent Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1ES
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport8.57 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport41.73 miles
Bus Stop
Black Diamond (E)0.24 miles
Black Diamond (W)0.26 miles
Wharton Street (W)0.30 miles
Wharton Street (E)0.32 miles
The Oval (S)0.32 miles
Shops (W)0.33 miles
Shops (E)0.34 miles
Delaval Crescent (NW)0.34 miles
Delaval Crescent (SE)0.36 miles
Walsham Close (E)0.36 miles
Newcastle Road (S)0.38 miles
Embleton Drive (NW)0.40 miles
Laverock Hall Road (E)0.40 miles
Druridge Crescent (NW)0.40 miles
Embleton Drive (SE)0.40 miles
Newcastle Road (N)0.41 miles
Ferry Port
North Shields Ferry Terminal8.32 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal8.78 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal8.94 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side38.44 miles
Transporter Bridge South Side38.51 miles
Railway Station
Cramlington Rail Station2.96 miles
Pegswood Rail Station6.23 miles
Morpeth Rail Station6.74 miles
Newcastle Airport Metro8.67 miles
Widdrington Rail Station9.47 miles
Manors Rail Station9.99 miles
Newcastle Rail Station10.42 miles
Brockley Whins Rail Station10.95 miles
Heworth Rail Station11.11 miles
Metrocentre Rail Station11.75 miles
Dunston Rail Station11.94 miles
Blaydon Rail Station12.27 miles
East Boldon Rail Station12.34 miles
Seaburn Rail Station13.94 miles
Acklington Rail Station14.22 miles
Wylam Rail Station14.50 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NE24 4D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment354
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
34, HORTONDALE GROVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5PJ		£105,000
2025-06-13
semidetached
freehold
7, BAKETHIN CRESCENT
CROFTON GRANGE
BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4GA		£235,000
2025-06-13
detached
freehold
56, HOLYSTONE AVENUE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4QD		£115,000
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
13, SHILLHOPE DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4SN		£155,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
20, HIGHFIELD

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4ND		£298,000
2025-05-12
detached
freehold
64A, FONT DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4GQ		£145,000
2025-05-07
semidetached
freehold
5, MALTON CLOSE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5AS		£125,000
2025-05-07
semidetached
freehold
12, ST BEDES ROAD

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4BH		£190,000
2025-04-29
semidetached
freehold
80, HALLSIDE ROAD

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5PF		£115,000
2025-04-28
semidetached
freehold
39, CRAIGMILL PARK

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5JL		£142,000
2025-04-11
semidetached
freehold
1, PRINCES GARDENS

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5HJ		£128,500
2025-04-11
semidetached
freehold
109, TYNEDALE DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4DP		£125,000
2025-04-04
terraced
freehold
83, HAGGERSTON ROAD

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4GS		£150,000
2025-04-04
semidetached
freehold
54, INGRAM DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5ED		£155,000
2025-04-02
semidetached
freehold
10, FONT DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4GQ		£161,495
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
4, TURNBERRY AVENUE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4UL		£260,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
8, COPPERHEAD CLOSE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4UJ		£165,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
13, WHITTON AVENUE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4PS		£173,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
18, HEXHAM GARDENS

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4RX		£200,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
12, SHILLHOPE DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4SN		£174,000
2025-03-18
semidetached
freehold
2, MALTON CLOSE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5AS		£100,000
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
48, HALLSIDE ROAD

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5PF		£130,000
2025-01-10
semidetached
freehold
44, RAVENSDALE GROVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5AP		£90,500
2024-12-17
terraced
freehold
10, MAIDSTONE ROAD
WOODGREEN
BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4UP		£256,100
2024-08-21
detached
freehold
31, BRIERLEY ROAD

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5PP		£90,729
2025-03-24
semidetached
freehold
10, BORROWDALE AVENUE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5LX		£105,000
2025-03-13
semidetached
freehold
4, THIRWALL WAY

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4SR		£138,000
2025-03-05
terraced
freehold
6, EMBLEHOPE GROVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4GP		£180,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
38, BROOKSIDE AVENUE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5PD		£57,500
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
11, OTTERBURN GROVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4QP		£160,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
35, DRURIDGE CRESCENT

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4SD		£95,000
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
30, BEATRICE AVENUE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4BP		£89,500
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
11, HIGHFIELD

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4ND		£240,000
2025-02-14
detached
freehold
90, HAGGERSTON ROAD

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4GT		£167,500
2025-02-10
terraced
freehold
15, SHILLHOPE DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4SN		£149,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
23, PECKET CLOSE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4SE		£195,000
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
20, NIDDERDALE CLOSE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 5JZ		£99,100
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
58, DRURIDGE DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4PZ		£120,000
2025-01-31
terraced
leasehold
47, KIELDER CLOSE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4QH		£180,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
55, FONT DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4GY		£179,500
2025-01-24
semidetached
freehold
106, DRURIDGE DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4PT		£125,000
2025-01-24
terraced
leasehold
17, HUMFORD GREEN

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4LY		£225,000
2024-12-20
detached
freehold
107, TYNEDALE DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4DP		£131,000
2024-12-03
terraced
freehold
31, ROTHBURY AVENUE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4QT		£125,000
2024-11-25
terraced
leasehold
1, BROCKWELL COURT

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4NB		£59,950
2024-11-08
terraced
leasehold
10, COVERDALE AVENUE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4DX		£110,000
2024-10-09
detached
leasehold
7, WHITTLE RISE
CROFTON GRANGE
BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4SS		£160,000
2024-09-27
semidetached
freehold
1, HARBOTTLE WALK
CROFTON GRANGE
BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4RU		£130,000
2024-09-20
semidetached
freehold
9, SHILLHOPE DRIVE

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4SN		£233,000
2024-09-20
detached
freehold
108, HAGGERSTON ROAD

BLYTH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 4GT		£164,000
2024-09-16
terraced
freehold
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