Wheatridge is in Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay and in Blyth Valley district. NE25 0QR is located in the Seghill with Seaton Delaval electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blyth Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wheatridge, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE25 0QL, NE25 0QP, NE25 0EZ, NE25 0DB, NE25 0EA, NE25 0FB, NE25 0EX, NE25 0ES, NE25 0TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE25 0QR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.4% | 49.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE25 0QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 50.2% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 27.1% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 47.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 29.6% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 19.3% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 16.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 21.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 98.7% | 97.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheatridge was 128.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% higher than the Holywell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wheatridge has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Holywell and the 211th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Wheatridge, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-11-20 | £116,589 |
| 87 Wheatridge, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2013-01-21 | £152,580 |
| 93 Wheatridge, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2006-03-08 | £37,842 |
| 87 Wheatridge, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £37,950 | 1999-02-26 | £172,571 |
| 85 Wheatridge, Whitley Bay, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £38,950 | 1997-08-29 | £172,850 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Delaval First School Western Avenue , Seaton Delaval NE25 0EP | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hartley First School New Hartley , NE25 0RD | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seghill First School Seghill , NE23 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell Village First School Holywell , Holywell Village NE25 0LN | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Kramel First School Clifton Road , NE23 6TQ | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Valley High School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Learning Village Highburn , NE23 6BN | 3out of 4 | 4,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth Ridley High School Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY | - not rated | 5,369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whytrig Middle School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands Middle School Westloch Road , Southfield Lea NE23 6LW | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC Middle School Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy Northumbrian Road , NE23 6DB | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Sluice Middle School Alston Grove , Seaton Sluice NE26 4JS | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Academy Sixth Avenue , NE24 2SY | 3out of 4 | 5,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Pit Lane , NE23 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School East View Avenue , East Farm NE23 1DY | 3out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 1-4 Paradise Row , NE23 6QF | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbridge Earsdon Road , Shiremoor NE27 0HJ | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside House School Station Road , Backworth NE27 0AB | - not rated | 4,824 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie's | 2 Double Row, Seaton Delaval | 457 yd | |
| La Giardino Caffe Ltd | Double Row, Seaton Delaval | 479 yd | |
| Leos | 20 Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval | 520 yd | |
| Roma Ristorante | 18 Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval | 521 yd | |
| The Crescent Cafe | 2-3 Avenue Crescent, Seaton Delaval | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hastings Arms | Astley Road, Seaton Delaval | 227 yd | |
| The Crafty Lodge | 30 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval | 434 yd | |
| Secret Garden | Double Row, Seaton Delaval | 479 yd | |
| Seaton Delaval Masonic Hall | Seaton Delaval | 561 yd | |
| Victoria & Albert Inn | Seaton Terrace, Seaton Delaval | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit | 190 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval | 261 yd | |
| Pizzanaz Delaval Ltd | 14 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval | 434 yd | |
| Chuen Lee Chinese Takeaway | 10-12 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval | 434 yd | |
| The Fat Butcher Steakhouse | Double Row, Seaton Delaval | 479 yd | |
| Carlo's Pizzeria | Double Row, Seaton Delaval | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes & Dales Co-operative | Blackhaugh Drive, Seaton Delaval | 260 yd | |
| Lakes & Dales Co-Operative | Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whytrig Community Middle School (Closed) Western Avenue | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Wheatridge Park WHEATRIDGE PARK WHEATRIDGE PARK ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Astley Community High School ELSDON AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 805 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.