What’s changing in Cowpen
NE24, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle · updated 29 October 2026
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House prices in Cowpen
Over the last six months, 93 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Cowpen. Half sold for more than £154,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £47,000 and the dearest £445,000.
- 5 Northumberland Court, BlythFlat · Tue 18 Aug£55,000
- 3 Rollyway Gardens, Hutton ParkDetached house · Fri 14 Aug£180,000
- 25 Horton Park, BlythTerraced house · Thu 13 Aug£205,000
- 10 Halidon Walk, BlythSemi-detached house · Thu 13 Aug£183,500
- 21 Cypress Crescent, BlythSemi-detached house · Mon 10 Aug£257,000
- 23 Maidstone Road, BlythDetached house · Mon 10 Aug£340,000
- 19 Font Drive, BlythTerraced house · Fri 7 Aug£163,500
- 49 Queens Road, BedlingtonSemi-detached house · Fri 7 Aug£67,500
Businesses in Cowpen
Planning applications in Cowpen
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Side extension at 82 Inglewood Close Blyth Northumberland
Proposed two-storey side extension
82 Inglewood Close Blyth Northumberland NE24 4LT -
Demolition at Kitty Brewster Farm Blyth Northumberland
Demolish existing 2 storey section and provide new 2 storey extension to side of main dwelling
Kitty Brewster Farm Blyth Northumberland NE24 4JU -
Approved: Side extension at 43 Weardale Avenue Cowpen Blyth Northumberland
Removal of existing outbuildings and construction of new single storey side extension
43 Weardale Avenue Cowpen Blyth Northumberland NE24 5LQ
Fuel prices near Cowpen
- UnleadedCheapest 169.9p at Asda Blyth Superstore, 0.5 miles · most around 172.4p · dearest 173.9p · 4 stations
- DieselCheapest 195.9p at Asda Blyth Superstore, 0.5 miles · most around 197.9p · dearest 198.9p · 4 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Cowpen
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New caterer: Magic Memories Friendship Group
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
55 Regent Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1LL -
New shop: Family Shopper
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
91 Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1BU -
Checkers Fisheries scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 13 Oct. 5 means "very good". A takeaway.
21f Briardale Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5LB -
Nourish Hub scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 8 Oct. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
Ullswater Close, Riverside Business Park, Blyth, NE24 4RG -
Padelsphere scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 8 Oct. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
6 Spencer Road, Riverside Business Park, Blyth, NE24 5TG -
Cafe Central scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 1 Oct. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
5 Broadway Circle, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2PG
Street reports in Cowpen
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Abandoned vehicle reported: Kerry Close
Reported to Northumberland County Council on FixMyStreet.
Kerry Close, Waterloo -
Flooding reported: Brock Lane
Reported to Northumberland County Council on FixMyStreet.
Brock Lane, East Bedlington -
Flooding reported: Station Street
Reported to Northumberland County Council on FixMyStreet.
Station Street, East Bedlington -
Fly-tipping reported in East Bedlington
Reported to Northumberland County Council on FixMyStreet.
East Bedlington -
Fly-tipping reported: Cowpen Road
Reported to Northumberland County Council on FixMyStreet.
Cowpen Road, Waterloo
Schools in Cowpen
- Horton Grange Primary School Outstanding (2023)
- The Dales School School remains Outstanding (2024)
- The Blyth Academy Standards maintained (2025)
- Morpeth Road Academy Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 6, expected standard in 1
- Malvin's Close Academy Outstanding (2023)
- Bedlington Academy Good (2022)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 2
- Gilbert Ward Academy Report card Jun 2026: Expected standard in 2, needs attention in 4
GPs, dentists and care in Cowpen
- The Mews Good (2019)
- South Bebside Care Home Good (2022)
- Blythgate Manor Good (2026): outstanding in 1, good in 4
- Tynedale House Outstanding (2020): outstanding in 3, good in 2
- Mydentist - Cowpen Road - Blyth Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
- Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way) Good (2019): outstanding in 1, good in 4
- South Quay Care Home Good (2025)
- The Oaks Care Home Requires improvement (2025): requires improvement in 4, inadequate in 1
Charities in Cowpen
- Blyth Valley Disabled Forum Limited WE PROVIDE HOMECARE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN THEIR OWN HOME. WE ALSO HELP DISABLED PEOPLE TO ACCESS SPORTS ACTIVITIES.
- Headway Arts Headway Arts develops accessible, engaging and inclusive arts projects to those isolated from many activities. Projects are designed with…
- People And Drugs Limited Youth Project offering recreational and educational activities, projects and intervention for young people age 11- 25.This will include…
- Community And Voluntary Action Blyth Valley The aim of CVABV is to support the development of a vibrant, strong, innovative and self-sustaining VCS in Blyth Valley.
- Cowpen Quay Community Association OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO DELIVER AND DEVELOP SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOCUS TO PROMOTE AND…
Crime in Cowpen
512 crimes were reported within 1.5 miles of Cowpen in August 2026. The most common were shoplifting (134), violence (111), anti-social behaviour (86).