Blanchland Drive, Holywell, Whitley Bay
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE25 0TY.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Blanchland Drive, Holywell, Whitley Bay have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £375,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £356,583. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Blanchland Drive range from £270,000 to £470,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Blanchland Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Blanchland Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE25 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 6 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £356,583 | 31 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Blanchland Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Blanchland Drive NE25 0TY | 31 Jul 2026 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Blanchland Drive NE25 0TY | 2 Dec 2024 | £470,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 12, Blanchland Drive NE25 0TY | 15 Aug 2024 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Blanchland Drive NE25 0TY | 3 Aug 2023 | £393,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Blanchland Drive NE25 0TY | 15 Nov 2018 | £286,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Blanchland Drive NE25 0TY | 25 Aug 2016 | £270,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Blanchland Drive | £270,000 (Aug 2016) → £375,000 (Jul 2026) | +39% over 10 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Blanchland Drive
Crime
34 crimes were reported within about a mile of Blanchland Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Blanchland Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tyne and Wear coastal rivers Flood alert area
- Coastal rivers in South Northumberland 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 Blanchland Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Village First School 161 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Seaton Valley High School 656 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Whytrig Middle School 330 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Seaton Delaval First School 161 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| New Hartley First School 165 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Wellfield Middle School 345 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Seaton Sluice First School 187 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Southridge First School 321 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 1.7 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, tram & metro stations
- Seaton Delaval station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Newsham station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
- Shiremoor (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- West Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Milbourne Arms (opp, A192) 2 min walk
- Milbourne Arms (near, A192) 2 min walk
- Wylam Avenue (near, A192) 2 min walk
- Seaton Crescent (at, Seaton Crescent) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Npc Elsdon Avenue
Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay · 0.9 mi - Netherfield House
Health Centre, Netherfield House, Station Road, Cramlington · 1.7 mi - Beaumont Park Surgery
The Surgery, 35 Hepscott Drive, Whitley Bay · 1.7 mi - Northumberland Park Medical Group
Shiremoor Centre, Earsdon Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Seaton Valley Co-operative Store · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food PFS Co-op Petrol Wheatridge · 1.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wheatridge · 1.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Seaton Sluice Millway Garage · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.9 mi
- Well · 1.0 mi
- Backworth Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Lesbury Avenue (dental Surgery) · 2.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.3 mi
- Horizon Dental Clinic · 2.4 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 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 54.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 35.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 734 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,353 |
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 Blanchland Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 97.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.2% | 53.2% |
| No religion | 42.7% | 40.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.1% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.4% | 30.7% |
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 17.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.3% | 43.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 28.7% | 19.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21% | 28.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6% | 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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