Ashington Drive, Choppington, NE62 5AL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE62 5AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.1%	54%	-0.1%	51.0%	3.0%
Male	45.9%	46%	0.1%	49.0%	-3.0%

Partnership Status

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 NE62 5AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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	18.8%	20.3%	1.5%	37.9%	-17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	62%	2.4%	44.2%	17.8%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.9%	8%	0.1%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	11.7%	8%	-3.7%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

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	38.8%	34.6%	-4.2%	48.4%	-13.8%
Good health	36.9%	38.8%	1.9%	33.6%	5.2%
Fair health	19.8%	21.2%	1.4%	12.7%	8.5%
Bad health	3.7%	4.6%	0.9%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	27.5%	20.5%	-7.0%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	9.6%	-0.8%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	14.2%	-3.3%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	9.2%	3.4%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	17.6%	6.8%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	23.8%	25.1%	1.3%	33.8%	-8.7%
Other	4.2%	3.8%	-0.4%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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%	98.5%	-0.4%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	6.1%	-6.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	98.5%	-0.4%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	64.1%	46.2%	17.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	1.9%	6.0%	-4.1%

Safety

Is Ashington Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashington Drive was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% lower than the Choppington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ashington Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Choppington and the 126th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 88.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE62 5AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ashington Drive are based on 171 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wansbeck.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ashington Drive, Choppington, NE62 5AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE62 5AL

Average Price
£188,144

Semi-Detached
£203,501

Terraced
£181,156

Detached
£167,913

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ashington Drive

Average Price
£183,682

Semi-Detached
£186,509

Terraced
£178,463

Detached
£211,575

Flats/Maisonettes
£69,414

Other
£174,843

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ashington DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
128 Ashington Drive, Choppington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2025-03-14	£169,418
150 Ashington Drive, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-04-10	£169,896
128 Ashington Drive, Choppington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-09-30	£152,478
132 Ashington Drive, Choppington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2021-02-04	£174,529
138 Ashington Drive, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£169,995	2004-08-16	£290,462

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE62 5AL

Employment

NE62 5AL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE62 5AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	111
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	18
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Looking after home or family	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ringway Primary School Ringway , Guide Post NE62 5YP	3out of 4	327 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mowbray Primary School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ	3out of 4	715 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ	3out of 4	1,774 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	1,909 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH	1out of 4	1,499 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	3,252 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	3,951 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED	2out of 4	4,294 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	792 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	2,298 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP	- not rated	2,346 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ	- not rated	2,363 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	- not rated	3,327 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Riverside Pantry	Riverside Park Caravan Site, Ashington	734 yd
Eats & Treats	Stakeford	832 yd
Stakeford Coffee Shop	40 Gordon Terrace, Stakeford	1,021 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cherry Tree Bar & Grill	Riversdale Avenue, Stakeford	445 yd
Half Moon Inn	Stakeford	719 yd
The Lord Barrington	Gordon Terrace West, Stakeford	909 yd
Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre	Gordon Terrace, Stakeford	968 yd
Block & Tackle	Blackthorn Way, Fallowfield	1,024 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place	133-135 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	233 yd
Ruby Cantonese Takeaway	131 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	233 yd
Dilshad Tandoori	125 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	233 yd
Kielder 2 Fish Bar	93 Leander Avenue, Stakeford	501 yd
New Orient Express	12 Gordon Terrace West, Stakeford	930 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily	1-2 Gordon Terrace, Stakeford		1,021 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mowbray Primary School STAKEFORD LANE	grass pitches	725 yd
Guide Post Middle School (Closed) Stakeford Lane	grass pitches	868 yd
Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Welfare Centre	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	980 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	43.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	68.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	68.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.97 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.