Drake Avenue, Blyth
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE24 3UQ.
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At a glance
47 property sales on Drake Avenue, Blyth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £204,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £216,090. That is 22% above the Blyth average of £166,941 over the same period. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 8 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Drake Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 51 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £216,090 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 13 | £148,623 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £126,313 | 6 Jun 2024 |
Sold prices on Drake Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 24 Feb 2026 | £181,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 14 Nov 2025 | £228,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 30 Jun 2025 | £169,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 30 May 2025 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 6 Jun 2024 | £130,666 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 10 May 2024 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 7 Jun 2023 | £181,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 26 Aug 2022 | £129,866 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 12 Aug 2022 | £228,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 17 Jun 2022 | £133,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 10 Jun 2022 | £126,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 18 May 2021 | £127,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 23 Dec 2020 | £149,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 42, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 19 Jun 2020 | £140,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 31, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 21 Jun 2019 | £154,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 29, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 21 Dec 2018 | £214,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 21 Dec 2018 | £221,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 21 Dec 2018 | £157,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 32, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 20 Dec 2018 | £152,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 17 Dec 2018 | £122,360 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 14 Dec 2018 | £157,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 38, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 30 Nov 2018 | £162,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 1 Nov 2018 | £224,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 28 Sep 2018 | £197,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 28 Sep 2018 | £214,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 16 Aug 2018 | £229,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Jun 2018 | £214,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Jun 2018 | £204,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Jun 2018 | £204,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 28 Jun 2018 | £237,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 25 Jun 2018 | £221,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 15 Jun 2018 | £192,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 8 Jun 2018 | £237,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 31 May 2018 | £235,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 4 May 2018 | £235,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 30 Apr 2018 | £216,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Mar 2018 | £191,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Mar 2018 | £191,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 16 Mar 2018 | £237,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 26 Jan 2018 | £189,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 18 Dec 2017 | £234,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 1 Dec 2017 | £237,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 27 Oct 2017 | £122,360 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 2 Oct 2017 | £202,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Sep 2017 | £202,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Sep 2017 | £204,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Sep 2017 | £199,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Sep 2017 | £125,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 29 Sep 2017 | £131,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Drake Avenue NE24 3UQ | 31 Aug 2017 | £130,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38, Drake Avenue | £162,950 (Nov 2018) → £181,000 (Jun 2023) → £181,000 (Feb 2026) | +11% over 7 yrs |
| 32, Drake Avenue | £152,950 (Dec 2018) → £228,000 (Nov 2025) | +49% over 7 yrs |
| 40, Drake Avenue | £157,950 (Dec 2018) → £165,000 (May 2025) → £169,000 (Jun 2025) | +7% over 7 yrs |
| 18, Drake Avenue | £122,360 (Oct 2017) → £130,666 (Jun 2024) | +7% over 7 yrs |
| 13, Drake Avenue | £237,950 (Jun 2018) → £270,000 (May 2024) | +13% over 6 yrs |
| 20, Drake Avenue | £122,360 (Dec 2018) → £129,866 (Aug 2022) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 16, Drake Avenue | £199,950 (Sep 2017) → £228,000 (Aug 2022) | +14% over 5 yrs |
| 6, Drake Avenue | £125,950 (Aug 2017) → £133,000 (Jun 2022) | +6% over 5 yrs |
| 4, Drake Avenue | £125,950 (Sep 2017) → £126,000 (Jun 2022) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| 8, Drake Avenue | £131,950 (Sep 2017) → £127,500 (May 2021) | -3% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Drake Avenue
Crime
246 crimes were reported within about a mile of Drake Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 64 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 47 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Burglary | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Drake Avenue 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 Drake Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftway Academy 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bede Academy 2,030 pupils | All-through Christian | 3–18 | Good Report | 0.8 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 |
| Newsham Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Malvin's Close Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| New Delaval Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Morpeth Road Academy 253 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Newsham station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Blyth Bebside station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Seaton Delaval station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wellesley Home (opp, Links Road) 2 min walk
- Wellesley Home (N-Bound, Links Road) 2 min walk
- Rotary Way (sb, Rotary Way) 3 min walk
- Rotary Way Amersham Rd rbt (sb, Rotary Way) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marine Medical Group
The Health Centre, Thoroton Street, Blyth · 1.1 mi - Railway Medical Group
Gatacre Street, Blyth · 1.1 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Blyth - Links Road · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Fulmar Drive Express · 0.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland Blyth 2 · 0.9 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Blyth · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- Blyth Healthcare Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Croft Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Horizon Dental Clinic · 0.7 mi
- Blyth Family Dental · 0.8 mi
- Waterloo Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 738 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,762 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Northumberland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
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Who lives around Drake Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 97.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 40.2% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 53.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.4% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.4% | 30.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 24.2% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 14.5% |
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38% | 28.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.3% | 19.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.7% | 9.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Northumberland.
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