Coquet Drive is in Ellington, Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE61 5LN is located in the Lynemouth 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 Coquet Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, NE61 5LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 5LL, NE61 5LR, NE61 5LP, NE61 5EZ, NE61 5EP, NE61 5LS, NE61 5LT, NE61 5ET, NE61 5EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE61 5LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 24% | 23.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 58.4% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.7% | 31.6% | -14.1% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 45.8% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 12.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 18.2% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 19.1% | 14.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 11.5% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.6% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 27.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 100% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 98.9% | 99.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 99.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coquet Drive was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Amble average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Coquet Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Amble and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Coquet Drive, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-12 | £266,539 |
| 43 Coquet Drive, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2023-06-09 | £158,963 |
| 57 Coquet Drive, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-11-22 | £143,855 |
| 43 Coquet Drive, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-10-25 | £116,455 |
| 29 Coquet Drive, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £80,495 | 2019-09-20 | £112,876 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE61 5LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Primary School Warkworth Drive , Ellington NE61 5HL | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Primary School Linton , NE61 5SG | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School Church Square , NE61 5TR | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Grange Road , Widdrington NE61 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX | 2out of 4 | 5,375 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP | - not rated | 4,922 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 5,040 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Juniors Football Club | Lynemouth Road, Ellington | 577 yd | |
| Jeanette's Duck Pond Cafe | Ellington | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Welfare Social Centre | Lynemouth Road, Ellington | 757 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Front Street, Ellington | 796 yd | |
| Ellington Caravan Park | Ellington | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Chillies | Warkworth Drive, Ellington | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellington Primary School WARKWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Ellington Juniors Fc Lynemouth Road | grass pitches | 828 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.