Sweethope Avenue, Blyth
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE24 5BZ.
At a glance
6 property sales on Sweethope Avenue, Blyth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 19 Jan 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £113,890. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Sweethope Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sweethope Avenue 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 | 5 | £113,890 | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £160,000 | 29 Jul 2022 |
Sold prices on Sweethope Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Sweethope Avenue NE24 5BZ | 19 Jan 2023 | £112,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Sweethope Avenue NE24 5BZ | 29 Jul 2022 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Sweethope Avenue NE24 5BZ | 22 Mar 2019 | £124,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Sweethope Avenue NE24 5BZ | 14 Mar 2018 | £112,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Sweethope Avenue NE24 5BZ | 29 Sep 2017 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Sweethope Avenue NE24 5BZ | 29 Jan 2016 | £110,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Sweethope Avenue | £110,000 (Jan 2016) → £124,950 (Mar 2019) | +14% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Sweethope Avenue
Crime
347 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sweethope Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 |
| Shoplifting | 50 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 43 |
| Public order | 30 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sweethope Avenue is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Sea at Blyth Flood alert area
- North Sea at Blyth Quayside, North Blyth and Cambois Flood alert area
- 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 Sweethope Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvin's Close Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 217 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| Gilbert Ward Academy 83 pupils | Free schools special | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Morpeth Road Academy 253 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Croftway Academy 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bede Academy 2,030 pupils | All-through Christian | 3–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Newsham Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Blyth Academy 766 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 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
- Blyth Bebside station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Newsham station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Bedlington station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Community Hospital (opp, Cowpen Road) 1 min walk
- Community Hospital (o/s, Cowpen Road) 1 min walk
- Albion Retail Park (near, Albion Way) 3 min walk
- Albion Retail Park (opp, Albion Way) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marine Medical Group
The Health Centre, Thoroton Street, Blyth · 0.2 mi - Railway Medical Group
Gatacre Street, Blyth · 0.3 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 2.0 mi - Village Medical Group
Dudley Lane, Cramlington · 4.0 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 3 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 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 604 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,476 |
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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