Blackthorn Drive, Blyth
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE24 3XW.
At a glance
29 property sales on Blackthorn Drive, Blyth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 4 Jul 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £128,308. Average sale prices rose from £111,167 in 2016 to £272,000 in 2025 (+145%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Blackthorn Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Blackthorn Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £128,308 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Detached | 9 | £278,167 | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £136,429 | 16 Apr 2025 |
Sold prices on Blackthorn Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 4 Jul 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 27 Jun 2025 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 2 May 2025 | £230,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 59, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 16 Apr 2025 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 24 Jan 2025 | £285,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 30, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 18 Dec 2024 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 61, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 28 Oct 2024 | £144,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 12 Aug 2024 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 9 Feb 2024 | £145,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 7, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 1 Dec 2023 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 21 Dec 2022 | £156,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 21 Dec 2022 | £156,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 59, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 25 Nov 2022 | £135,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 50, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 17 Aug 2022 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 34, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 20 Sep 2021 | £119,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 40, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 16 Jul 2021 | £5,650 | Other | Freehold |
| 45, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 9 Jun 2021 | £135,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 13, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 28 May 2021 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 17 Sep 2020 | £216,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 42, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 28 Feb 2020 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 27 Sep 2019 | £147,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 7 Jan 2019 | £123,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 21 Dec 2018 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 9 Nov 2018 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 9 Nov 2018 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 30, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 28 Sep 2018 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 28 Sep 2018 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 44, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 24 Aug 2018 | £132,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 44, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 31 May 2018 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 22, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 18 May 2018 | £235,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 4 May 2018 | £242,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 30 Oct 2017 | £127,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 34, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 27 Jan 2017 | £105,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 39, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 8 Dec 2016 | £111,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 44, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 10 Nov 2016 | £5,650 | Other | Freehold |
| 41, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 10 Jun 2016 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 61, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 27 May 2016 | £102,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 61, Blackthorn Drive NE24 3XW | 29 Apr 2016 | £105,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 59, Blackthorn Drive | £135,000 (Nov 2022) → £150,000 (Apr 2025) | +11% over 2 yrs |
| 30, Blackthorn Drive | £130,000 (Sep 2018) → £175,000 (Dec 2024) | +35% over 6 yrs |
| 61, Blackthorn Drive | £105,000 (Apr 2016) → £144,000 (Oct 2024) | +37% over 8 yrs |
| 19, Blackthorn Drive | £242,500 (May 2018) → £350,000 (Aug 2024) | +44% over 6 yrs |
| 34, Blackthorn Drive | £105,000 (Jan 2017) → £119,000 (Sep 2021) | +13% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Blackthorn Drive
Crime
325 crimes were reported within about a mile of Blackthorn Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 122 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 43 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 27 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Burglary | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Blackthorn Drive 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 Blackthorn Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsham Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Bede Academy 2,030 pupils | All-through Christian | 3–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| New Delaval Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Gilbert Ward Academy 83 pupils | Free schools special | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 217 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Croftway Academy 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Malvin's Close Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Blyth Academy 766 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 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 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Blyth Bebside station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Seaton Delaval station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- West Drive (near, Plessey Road) 3 min walk
- West Drive (opp, Plessey Road) 3 min walk
- Amersham Road (eb, Amersham Road) 4 min walk
- Sea Horse (opp, Plessey Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marine Medical Group
The Health Centre, Thoroton Street, Blyth · 1.2 mi - Railway Medical Group
Gatacre Street, Blyth · 1.3 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 2.6 mi - Npc Elsdon Avenue
Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay · 2.8 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 10 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 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 766 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,844 |
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