Fontburn Cottages is in Ewesley, Morpeth and in Alnwick district. NE61 4PL is located in the Rothbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fontburn Cottages, Ewesley, Morpeth, NE61 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE61 4PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE61 4PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 16.1% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 58.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 30.4% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 16.7% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.3% | 14.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 12.4% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 9% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 34.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| White | 100% | 95.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 92.1% 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% | 92.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 92.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 72.5% | 46.2% | 26.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fontburn Cottages was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Longhorsley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir House Fontburn Cottages, Morpeth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2012-06-15 | £482,874 |
| 1 Fontburn Cottages, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2005-03-15 | £985,570 |
| Reservoir House Fontburn Cottages, Morpeth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £156,750 | 2004-10-25 | £246,740 |
NE61 4PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunnykirk Centre for Dyslexia Nunnykirk Hall , Netherwitton NE61 4PB | 2out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.