Denham Drive is in Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay and in Blyth Valley district. NE25 0LA is located in the Holywell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denham Drive, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE25 0NP, NE25 0PD, NE25 0PA, NE25 0PB, NE25 0NW, NE25 0JX, NE25 0NG, NE25 0HP, NE25 0NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE25 0LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 49% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 36.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 47% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 46.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 35.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 17.1% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 29.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 98% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denham Drive was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.0% lower than the Holywell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Denham Drive has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Holywell and the 9th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Denham Drive, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2025-03-27 | £92,000 |
| 14 Denham Drive, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2024-06-28 | £281,500 |
| 4 Denham Drive, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2021-01-29 | £74,468 |
| 26 Denham Drive, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2020-12-18 | £227,130 |
| 26 Denham Drive, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2020-12-18 | £227,130 |
NE25 0LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Village First School Holywell , Holywell Village NE25 0LN | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Delaval First School Western Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hartley First School New Hartley , NE25 0RD | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seghill First School Seghill , NE23 7SB | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Backworth Park Primary School Hotspur North , Backworth NE27 0AH | 2out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Community High School Elsdon Avenue , NE25 0BP | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Bay High School Deneholm , NE25 9AS | 4out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 5,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton High School Seatonville Road , NE25 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 5,441 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whytrig Community Middle School Elsdon Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BP | 2out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Middle School Kielder Road , South Wellfield NE25 9QW | 3out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Sluice Middle School Alston Grove , Seaton Sluice NE26 4JS | 3out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Gardens Middle School Valley Gardens , NE25 9AQ | 4out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkseaton Middle School Vernon Drive , Monkseaton NE25 8JN | 2out of 4 | 4,879 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson House School North Terrace , Seghill NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlawn School Drumoyne Gardens , West Monkseaton NE25 9DL | 3out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 5,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Ox Food | Holywell | 743 yd | |
| Hastings Cafe | Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval | 858 yd | |
| Welcome Community Cafe | Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Terrace Club & Institute | Seaton Delaval | 668 yd | |
| Old Fat Ox | Holywell | 743 yd | |
| The Milbourne Arms | Holywell | 754 yd | |
| Victoria & Albert Inn | Seaton Terrace, Seaton Delaval | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Pizza & Fast Food | Holywell | 508 yd | |
| Millys Pantry | 90 Elsdon Avenue, Seaton Delaval | 734 yd | |
| Tea Cake Max | Holywell | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bates Welfare Medburn Road | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Holywell Village First School VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Astley Community High School ELSDON AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.