Orchid Place, Blyth
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE24 4TT.
At a glance
19 property sales on Orchid Place, Blyth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 31 Jul 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £227,641. Average sale prices rose from £207,200 in 2016 to £235,000 in 2025 (+13%), 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 Orchid Place compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Orchid Place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £227,641 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £200,350 | 14 Aug 2020 |
Sold prices on Orchid Place
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 31 Jul 2025 | £235,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 31 Jul 2025 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 28 Sep 2023 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 24 Jun 2022 | £215,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 10 Jun 2022 | £272,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 31 May 2022 | £265,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 18 Jun 2021 | £196,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 2, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 11 Dec 2020 | £225,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 2, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 11 Dec 2020 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 14 Aug 2020 | £202,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 28 Jul 2017 | £245,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 30 Jun 2017 | £221,302 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 7, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 27 Jan 2017 | £262,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 5, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 9 Dec 2016 | £249,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 1, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 25 Nov 2016 | £198,700 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 25 Nov 2016 | £194,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 24 Mar 2016 | £214,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 4, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 19 Feb 2016 | £186,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 10, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 29 Jan 2016 | £219,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 6, Orchid Place NE24 4TT | 29 Jan 2016 | £184,950 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Orchid Place | £186,950 (Feb 2016) → £215,000 (Jun 2022) → £235,000 (Jul 2025) | +26% over 9 yrs |
| 9, Orchid Place | £245,950 (Jul 2017) → £285,000 (Sep 2023) | +16% over 6 yrs |
| 6, Orchid Place | £184,950 (Jan 2016) → £196,000 (Jun 2021) | +6% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Orchid Place | £214,950 (Mar 2016) → £225,000 (Dec 2020) | +5% over 5 yrs |
| 1, Orchid Place | £198,700 (Nov 2016) → £202,000 (Aug 2020) | +2% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Orchid Place
Crime
156 crimes were reported within about a mile of Orchid Place in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 73 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 23 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Orchid Place
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delaval Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Newsham Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Bede Academy 2,030 pupils | All-through Christian | 3–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Blyth Academy 766 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| New Hartley First School 165 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Gilbert Ward Academy 83 pupils | Free schools special | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Eastlea Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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 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 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Laverock Hall Road (LAVEROCK HALL ROAD) 3 min walk
- Laverock Hall Road (LAVEROCK HALL ROAD) 3 min walk
- Laverock Hall Road (Laverock Hall Road) 6 min walk
- Laverock Hall Road (LAVEROCK HALL ROAD) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marine Medical Group
The Health Centre, Thoroton Street, Blyth · 1.9 mi - Railway Medical Group
Gatacre Street, Blyth · 2.0 mi - Village Medical Group
Dudley Lane, Cramlington · 2.3 mi - Npc Elsdon Avenue
Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay · 2.4 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 2 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 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 43.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 803 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 27.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,129 |
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.
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