Bramble Close Blyth, Northumberland
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE24), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3230011.
- Sales: 59 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 3).
- Flood: 17 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newsham, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Marine Medical Group, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2015 | 4 | £227,000 | £185,000 | £280,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £274,000 | £274,000 | £274,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £199,950 | £199,950 | £199,950 |
| 2009 | 3 | £220,000 | £188,000 | £259,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £219,975 | £190,000 | £249,950 |
| 2007 | 5 | £193,000 | £181,000 | £200,000 |
| 2006 | 4 | £212,500 | £163,000 | £260,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2022 | 12 NE24 3XS | Detached | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2021 | 4 NE24 3XS | Other | £5,250 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Jan 2021 | 7 NE24 3XS | Other | £5,650 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Oct 2018 | 6 NE24 3XS | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 20 NE24 3XS | Detached | £219,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2015 | 25 NE24 3XS | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2015 | 10 NE24 3XS | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 5 May 2015 | 6 NE24 3XS | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2014 | 21 NE24 3XS | Detached | £274,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2013 | 24 NE24 3XS | Detached | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Nov 2012 | 11 NE24 3XS | Detached | £167,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2011 | 20 NE24 3XS | Detached | £199,950 | |
| 17 Jul 2009 | 15 NE24 3XS | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 22 May 2009 | 25 NE24 3XS | Detached | £259,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2009 | 16 NE24 3XS | Detached | £188,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jan 2008 | 27 NE24 3XS | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jan 2008 | 7 NE24 3XS | Detached | £249,950 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 24 NE24 3XS | Detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 9 NE24 3XS | Detached | £199,000 | |
| 2 May 2007 | 5 NE24 3XS | Detached | £181,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Apr 2007 | 16 NE24 3XS | Detached | £193,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 4 NE24 3XS | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 12 NE24 3XS | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 11 NE24 3XS | Detached | £163,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Apr 2006 | 25 NE24 3XS | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 8 NE24 3XS | Detached | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Nov 2005 | 24 NE24 3XS | Detached | £192,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Oct 2004 | 25 NE24 3XS | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 19 NE24 3XS | Detached | £217,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 9 NE24 3XS | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 21 NE24 3XS | Detached | £195,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Sep 2003 | 22 NE24 3XS | Detached | £180,800 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 12 NE24 3XS | Detached | £151,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 24 NE24 3XS | Detached | £119,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 23 NE24 3XS | Detached | £119,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Mar 2003 | 25 NE24 3XS | Detached | £160,750 | New build. |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 26 NE24 3XS | Detached | £146,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 27 NE24 3XS | Detached | £113,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 28 Feb 2003 | 19 NE24 3XS | Detached | £166,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Dec 2002 | 20 NE24 3XS | Detached | £106,750 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 19 NE24 3XS | Detached | £136,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 18 NE24 3XS | Detached | £130,750 | New build. |
| 7 Nov 2002 | 17 NE24 3XS | Detached | £94,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 1 Nov 2002 | 16 NE24 3XS | Detached | £102,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2002 | 15 NE24 3XS | Detached | £135,750 | New build. |
| 21 Oct 2002 | 14 NE24 3XS | Detached | £103,750 | New build. |
| 11 Oct 2002 | 12 NE24 3XS | Detached | £94,950 | New build. |
| 11 Oct 2002 | 12 NE24 3XS | Detached | £94,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 2002 | 5 NE24 3XS | Detached | £99,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 4 NE24 3XS | Detached | £101,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, detached (13). Built: 1996-2002 (6); 2003-2006 (6); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (43% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adjacent to 795 Plessey Road, Blyth: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 3 September 2026 to 7 September 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 11 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 18 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE24 3XS | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 1 / 8 | unlikely |
| NE24 3XW | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 5 / 10 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE24 3XS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE24 3XW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Amersham Road South Beach | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | Mermaid Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Fastned Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Marine Medical Group | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Blyth Family Dental | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Blyth Community Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Blyth Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food New Deleval, Newsham New Delaval | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,260 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.9 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Coastal Artillery Battery on Blyth Links, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Artillery Battery on Blyth Links | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newsham Pond | Lake or reservoir | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| South Beach | Beach | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Round Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Mile Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bede Academy Christian | All-through | 3–18 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Delaval Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croftway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Malvin's Close Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Garage NE24 3LU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Clarence Spirits Ltd NE24 3HS | Distributors/Transporters | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Plessey Chippy NE24 3RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Ken's Takeaway NE24 3RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Hartley BH174 NE24 3RE | Farmers/growers | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Loyal Partner PZ30 NE24 3RE | Farmers/growers | 320 m | Exempt | |
| The Seahorse NE24 3LP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Looey's NE24 3HA | Mobile caterer | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Newsham Hotel NE24 4NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Debra Louise SN30 NE24 2UQ | Farmers/growers | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Almond Grove (5); On or near East Drive (5); On or near Aspen Way (5); On or near Mulberry Close (2); On or near South View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Mulberry Close · Blackthorn Drive · Aspen Way · Almond Grove · Farndale Court · Fairfield Avenue · Larch Grove · Aspen Way · South View · Cedar Grove · Felstead Place · Gosport Way
All the streets in NE24 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.