Ark Rise, Blyth
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE24 3FD.
At a glance
5 property sales on Ark Rise, Blyth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £184,975. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £192,650. Average sale prices fell from £186,500 in 2017 to £184,975 in 2025 (-1%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 11% above the Blyth average of £166,941 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Ark Rise compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £192,650 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £200,000 | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Terraced | 1 | £165,000 | 13 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Ark Rise
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Ark Rise NE24 3FD | 13 Nov 2025 | £165,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 6, Ark Rise NE24 3FD | 10 Nov 2025 | £204,950 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Ark Rise NE24 3FD | 30 Jun 2023 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Ark Rise NE24 3FD | 21 Dec 2017 | £173,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 7, Ark Rise NE24 3FD | 31 Jul 2017 | £200,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Ark Rise | £173,000 (Dec 2017) → £200,000 (Jun 2023) | +16% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Ark Rise
Crime
318 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ark Rise in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 75 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 65 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 34 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Burglary | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Ark Rise is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coastal rivers in South Northumberland Flood alert area
- Northumberland coast Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Ark Rise
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftway Academy 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bede Academy 2,030 pupils | All-through Christian | 3–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gilbert Ward Academy 83 pupils | Free schools special | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 217 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Newsham Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Malvin's Close Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Morpeth Road Academy 253 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| New Delaval Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Newsham station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Blyth Bebside station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Bedlington station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- Gordon Road (near, Wensleydale Terrace) 3 min walk
- Gordon Road (opp, Wensleydale Terrace) 3 min walk
- Rotary Way Amersham Rd rbt (sb, Rotary Way) 4 min walk
- Wensleydale Terrace (nb, Wensleydale Terrace) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marine Medical Group
The Health Centre, Thoroton Street, Blyth · 0.8 mi - Railway Medical Group
Gatacre Street, Blyth · 0.9 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 743 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,571 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in NE24
- Plessey Road£154k
- Haggerston Road£163k
- Font Drive£199k
- Malvins Road£85k
- Poppy Drive£278k
- Wellesley Drive£200k
- Blackwood Road£257k
- Crayford Street£236k
- Yeavering Way£89k
- Newsham Road£90k
- Horton Park£158k
- Drake Avenue£205k