Riverside Avenue is in Choppington and in Wansbeck district. NE62 5PW is located in the Choppington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside Avenue, Choppington, NE62 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE62 5PB, NE62 5PA, NE62 5PL, NE62 5PN, NE62 5PF, NE62 5PD, NE62 5PP, NE62 5NZ, NE62 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE62 5PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.4% | 38.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 41.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 11.6% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 41.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 21.8% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 25.3% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.2% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 19.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 14.7% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 98.6% | 99.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 99.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Avenue was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Choppington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverside Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Choppington and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Riverside Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2023-06-30 | £87,670 |
| 22 Riverside Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-12-10 | £105,972 |
| 6 Riverside Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,750 | 2019-12-06 | £118,335 |
| 10 Riverside Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-06-28 | £78,310 |
| 1 Riverside Avenue, Choppington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2006-04-21 | £129,759 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowbray Primary School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Choppington Primary School Eastgate , NE62 5RR | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringway Primary School Ringway , Guide Post NE62 5YP | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Voluntary Aided High School Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Ridge Terrace , NE22 6ED | 3out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 4,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Post Middle School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bothal Middle School High Market , NE63 8NT | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowdale Middle School Hazelmere Avenue , NE22 6HA | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Hirst Park Middle School Third Avenue , NE63 9BE | - not rated | 4,119 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Junior High School Albert Road , NE22 7HJ | - not rated | 4,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland College College Road , NE63 9RG | - not rated | 3,897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard House School Blue House Farm Road , Bedlington NE22 6BB | - not rated | 3,243 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 | 3,536 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 3,644 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR | - not rated | 3,739 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raffaello's | 31 The Square, Guide Post | 570 yd | |
| Cafe 31 | 7 The Square, Guide Post | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare Tavern | Front Street, Guide Post | 462 yd | |
| Guidepost & District Working Mens Social Club | High Street, Guide Post | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seahorse Fish & Chips | 16 Front Street, Guide Post | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Store | 38 The Square, Guide Post | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Post MORPETH CLOSE | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Guide Post Middle School (Closed) Stakeford Lane | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Mowbray Primary School STAKEFORD LANE | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.