Wansbeck Avenue, Choppington, NE62 5EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE62 5EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	51.5%	-1.3%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.2%	48.5%	1.3%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 5EZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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	15.5%	20.8%	5.3%	37.9%	-17.1%
Married: Opposite sex	67.1%	57.9%	-9.2%	44.2%	13.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.2%	7.1%	1.9%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	8.7%	12.9%	4.2%	6.1%	6.8%

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	33.1%	29.9%	-3.2%	48.4%	-18.5%
Good health	41.4%	44.7%	3.3%	33.6%	11.1%
Fair health	18.3%	18.9%	0.6%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	6.6%	6.1%	-0.5%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	28.2%	25.5%	-2.7%	18.2%	7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	7.5%	-7.6%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	15.1%	0.8%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	7.5%	0.0%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	18%	7.7%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	24.3%	4.5%	33.8%	-9.5%
Other	4.8%	2.1%	-2.7%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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)
Indian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.4%	1.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	99.3%	95.5%	-3.8%	81.4%	14.1%

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	97.9%	98.5%	0.6%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.8%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	98.5%	0.6%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	66.2%	46.2%	20.0%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Wansbeck Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wansbeck Avenue was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Choppington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wansbeck Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Choppington and the 534th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

🔎 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 5EZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Wansbeck Avenue are based on 34 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 Wansbeck Avenue, Choppington, NE62 5EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE62 5EZ

Average Price
£164,616

Semi-Detached
£173,236

Terraced
£135,862

Detached
£127,295

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wansbeck Avenue

Average Price
£205,389

Semi-Detached
£188,787

Terraced
£142,259

Detached
£243,579

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wansbeck AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Wansbeck Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,000	2023-12-18	£200,304
17 Wansbeck Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-08-02	£205,030
30 Wansbeck Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£127,000	2022-09-09	£140,612
29 Wansbeck Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2021-12-20	£154,423
11 Wansbeck Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2020-03-03	£161,258

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE62 5EZ

Employment

NE62 5EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5EZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Self-Employed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Education	12
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate 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	328 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mowbray Primary School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ	3out of 4	350 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ	3out of 4	1,275 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Choppington Primary School Eastgate , NE62 5RR	3out of 4	1,616 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ	3out of 4	2,084 yd	Foundation school	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	1,876 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	3,633 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	3,887 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED	2out of 4	3,979 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	397 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	2,669 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	2,678 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ	- not rated	2,741 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	- not rated	3,710 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	727 yd
Raffaello's	31 The Square, Guide Post	875 yd
Cafe 31	7 The Square, Guide Post	875 yd
Eats & Treats	Stakeford	1,070 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cherry Tree Bar & Grill	Riversdale Avenue, Stakeford	323 yd
The Shakespeare Tavern	Front Street, Guide Post	911 yd
Half Moon Inn	Stakeford	964 yd
Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club	High Street, Guide Post	1,020 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chinchilla Pizzeria at Sabah's Place	133-135 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	198 yd
Ruby Cantonese Takeaway	131 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	198 yd
Dilshad Tandoori	125 Ashington Drive, Stakeford	198 yd
Kielder 2 Fish Bar	93 Leander Avenue, Stakeford	747 yd
The Seahorse Fish & Chips	16 Front Street, Guide Post	962 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Store	38 The Square, Guide Post		875 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mowbray Primary School STAKEFORD LANE	grass pitches	356 yd
Guide Post Middle School (Closed) Stakeford Lane	grass pitches	468 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	38 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.5 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.5 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.42 Mbit/s

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