Meadowsweet Close Blyth, Northumberland
9 addresses across 1 postcode (NE24), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3230006.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £296,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- 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 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 710 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 630 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: Its addresses are 13 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Marine Medical Group, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £296,000 | £296,000 | £296,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £327,000 | £249,000 | £405,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £261,500 | £245,000 | £264,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £233,750 | £230,000 | £237,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £176,500 | £176,500 | £176,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £102,125 | £102,125 | £102,125 |
| 2000 | 4 | £114,748 | £101,645 | £117,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £109,995 | £97,995 | £109,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2019 | 7 NE24 3XG | Detached | £296,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2015 | 9 NE24 3XG | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2015 | 9 NE24 3XG | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2010 | 6 NE24 3XG | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2008 | 1 NE24 3XG | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2007 | 9 NE24 3XG | Detached | £261,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2007 | 5 NE24 3XG | Detached | £264,000 | |
| 16 May 2007 | 7 NE24 3XG | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 21 May 2004 | 6 NE24 3XG | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2003 | 5 NE24 3XG | Detached | £237,500 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 9 NE24 3XG | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2002 | 4 NE24 3XG | Detached | £176,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | 7 NE24 3XG | Detached | £102,125 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 9 NE24 3XG | Detached | £112,995 | New build. |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 4 NE24 3XG | Detached | £116,500 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 6 NE24 3XG | Detached | £101,645 | New build. |
| 17 Nov 2000 | 2 NE24 3XG | Detached | £117,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 1998 | 3 NE24 3XG | Detached | £97,995 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 1998 | 5 NE24 3XG | Detached | £109,995 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 1 NE24 3XG | Detached | £109,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 142 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (740 m (0.5 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 9 addresses are between 13 m and 15 m above sea level (14 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE24 3XG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newcastle Road Newsham | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 12.8 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | Mermaid Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Fastned Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.1 km (8.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Marine Medical Group | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Blyth Family Dental | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Blyth Community Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Blyth Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food New Deleval, Newsham New Delaval | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,260 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,360 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 330 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, 1.7 km (1 mile) 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 | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Gloucester Lodge Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newsham Pond | Lake or reservoir | 390 m south |
| South Beach | Beach | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Round Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Mile Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Horton Dean | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| New Delaval Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bede Academy Christian | All-through | 3–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, 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 |
| Croftway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Parish Centre NE24 4AS | Other catering premises | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Co-operative Group Food NE24 4AL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Newsham Convenience Store NE24 4AG | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Big Bite Pizza Blyth NE24 4AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Newsham Hotel NE24 4NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Hartley BH174 NE24 3RE | Farmers/growers | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Loyal Partner PZ30 NE24 3RE | Farmers/growers | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Plessey Chippy NE24 3RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Ken's Takeaway NE24 3RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Mar 2026 |
| One Stop NE24 4NP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Jet Garage NE24 3LU | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Pan Ahar Tandoori NE24 4NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Newsham Pizza & Kebabs NE24 4NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Royal Garden NE24 4NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rubina Tandoori NE24 4NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hadrian Road (11); On or near Carlton Avenue (9); On or near Aspen Way (5); On or near Windsor Drive (4); On or near Balmoral Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- NE24 3XG: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Juniper Close · Hedgefield Grove · Foxglove Close · Kensington Court · Dewberry Close · Albatross Way · Aspen Way · Sweetbriar Way · Honister Way · Blackthorn Drive · Windsor Drive · Cedar Grove
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.