Shaftoe Street is in Haydon Bridge, Hexham and in Tynedale district. NE47 6BJ is located in the Haydon and Hadrian electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaftoe Street, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE47 6BQ, NE47 6BL, NE47 6BP, NE47 6AB, NE47 6AA, NE47 6ER, NE47 6EP, NE47 6EU, NE47 6ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE47 6BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51.1% | 47.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 24.9% | 29.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 49.1% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 56.1% | 47.9% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.8% | 17.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 18.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 37.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.4% | 97.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftoe Street was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Haydon and Hadrian average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Shaftoe Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Haydon and Hadrian and the 359th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Shaftoe Street, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-09-08 | £322,240 |
| Watsons Garage Shaftoe Street, Hexham, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-18 | £376,232 |
| 4 Shaftoe Street, Hexham, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-03-31 | £398,245 |
| Scotch Corner Shaftoe Street, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-09-23 | £176,899 |
| 14 Shaftoe Street, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-03-30 | £420,356 |
NE47 6BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE47 6BJ 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftoe Trust Academy Haydon Bridge , NE47 6BN | 1out of 4 | 164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Bridge Community High School and Sports College Haydon Bridge , NE47 6LR | 1out of 4 | 518 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Coffee | Shaftoe Street, Haydon Bridge | 19 yd | |
| The Bridge | Church Street, Haydon Bridge | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydonian Working Mens Club | Shaftoe Street, Haydon Bridge | 19 yd | |
| The Anchor Hotel | John Martin Street, Haydon Bridge | 158 yd | |
| General Havelock Inn | 9 Ratcliffe Road, Haydon Bridge | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Bridge Fish & Chips | 2 John Martin Street, Haydon Bridge | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Co-operative Society | Ratcliffe Road, Haydon Bridge | 189 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaftoe Trust Academy | grass pitches | 110 yd |
| Lowhall Park | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Haydon Bridge High School | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 600 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.