Wapping Blyth, Northumberland
1 address across 1 postcode (NE24), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3205544.
No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 67% of premises. The nearest railway station is Newsham, about 3.2 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 480 m away, and Ridley Park (5.3 hectares) is about 490 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 5 m above sea level. 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Railway Medical Group, about 700 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 31 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 (74% of about 880 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 1.0 km
- 8 Sussex Street, Blyth: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (50 m)
- Boathouse Garage, Bridge Street, Blyth: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- Richard Stannard House, Bridge Street, Blyth: up to 16 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- 12-16 Bridge Street (evens) and 2-10 Union Street (evens), Blyth: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Commissioners Quay, Quay Road, Blyth: up to 49 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Commissioners Quay, Quay Road, Blyth: up to 49 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Former Builders Yard and Office, Union Street, Blyth: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (570 m)
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 address is about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE24 2BD | 100% | 100% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km |
| Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km | |
| Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m, 19 within 800 m; nearest Wellington Street Blyth | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Blyth | 270 m |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 14.4 km |
| Car parks | Beachway Car Park | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Fastned Charging Station | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 15.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Railway Medical Group | 700 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 470 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Horizon Dental Clinic | 450 m |
| Hospital | Blyth Community Hospital | 740 m |
| Police station | Blyth Police Station | 150 m |
| Cash machines | ATM | 920 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 480 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Ridley Park 5.3 ha | 490 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 600 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 1.0 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 860 m² | 1.1 km |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Cuthbert, a listed building (Grade II*), 220 m south. 22 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Cuthbert | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| North Beach | Beach | 710 m north |
| Factory Point | Wetland | 1.7 km north-west |
| Newsham Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km south-west |
| Mile Hill | Hill | 3.9 km south |
| Round Plantation | Wood | 4.3 km south |
| Hawks Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.9 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | 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 | 1.4 km | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bede Academy Christian | All-through | 3–18 | 1.6 km | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morpeth Road Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take a Seat NE24 3AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Quay NE24 2AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| The Post Office Bar NE24 2AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Kings Head Cafe NE24 3AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Asmara Indian Cuisine & Cocktail Lounge NE24 2BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Gillespies Couture Cakes NE24 2BA | Manufacturers/packers | 130 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Juliettas NE24 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Smash Burger Box NE24 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Oddfellows Arms NE24 3AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Blyth Star Enterprises NE24 3AE | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| St Cuthberts Church Hall NE24 3AB | Other catering premises | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Cafe @ 25 NE24 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Taste of Greek NE24 2AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Mecca Bingo NE24 1AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Frameworks NE24 2BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ridley Street (8); On or near Wellington Street East (6); On or near Brewery Street (5); On or near Parking Area (3); On or near Sussex Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 2BD: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Quayside · Sussex Street · Plessey Road · Ballast Hill · High Quay · Quayside Court · Quay Road · Freehold Street · Quay Road · Bridge Street · Plessey Road · Tate Street
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.