Grasmere Way Blyth, Northumberland
28 addresses across 1 postcode (NE24), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3205531.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; 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 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Gables Medical Group, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 A (93% of about 870 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 at Lyndon Walk, Blyth (brownfield parcel), not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Lyndon Walk, Blyth: up to 11 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land around and including Malvins House Close, Blyth: up to 48 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 6 m and 11 m above sea level (8 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE24 4RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Community Centre Cowpen | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Gables Medical Group | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eden Pharmacy & Healthcare Limited | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydentist Cowpen Road | 290 m |
| Hospital | Blyth Community Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Blyth Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,870 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.5 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cowpen Pool | Tidal water | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Bebside Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Newsham Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Ewart Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 28 |
10 of the street's 28 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Road Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Horton Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Blyth Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Malvin's Close Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bedlington Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Bedlington Station Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs NE24 5JP | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2023 |
| McKenzies NE24 4RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant NE24 5ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| The Kings Arms NE24 5NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2021 |
| The Mews NE24 5ND | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Cowpen Convenience Store NE24 5NF | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Panda House Chinese Takeaway NE24 5NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| South Bebside Care Home NE24 5JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Aldi NE24 5EZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Tasty Wok NE24 5LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Tom Anderson NE24 4RL | Distributors/Transporters | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Ladybird Children's Nursery - Blyth NE24 5AN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Checkers Fisheries NE24 5LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| KFC NE24 5TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Blythgate Manor NE24 4LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fenwick Grove (18); On or near Nidderdale Close (7); On or near Windmill Grove (6); On or near Taylor Street (4); On or near Craigmill Park (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- NE24 4RR: 28 addresses of 34 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fenwick Grove · Windmill Grove · Craigmill Park · Nidderdale Close · Ribblesdale Avenue · Fenwick Drive · Taylor Street · John Street · Tweedy Street · Tweedy Street · John Street · Coniston Court
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.