Marshes Houses, West Sleekburn, Choppington, NE62 5XD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE62 5XD 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%	50%	2.0%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	52%	50%	-2.0%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	35.5%	38.9%	3.4%	37.9%	1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	33.7%	36.3%	2.6%	44.2%	-7.9%
Separated	3.5%	3.3%	-0.2%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	8.9%	11.1%	2.2%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	18.4%	10.4%	-8.0%	6.1%	4.3%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.7%	35.2%	0.5%	48.4%	-13.2%
Good health	31.6%	30.5%	-1.1%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	24.8%	17%	-7.8%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	7.1%	14.2%	7.1%	4.0%	10.2%
Very bad health	1.9%	3.1%	1.2%	1.2%	1.9%

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.

In the area around NE62 5XD this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34%	31.9%	-2.1%	18.2%	13.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	10.7%	-3.8%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	15.2%	-3.6%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	5.9%	2.4%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	17.8%	7.5%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	12.8%	15.6%	2.8%	33.8%	-18.2%
Other	6%	3%	-3.0%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.1%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.5%	97.8%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.5%	97.2%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	97.2%	0.3%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.6%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72%	76.7%	-4.7%
No passport held	28%	13.5%	14.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.7%	37.2%	8.5%
Christian	44.2%	46.2%	-2.0%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is Marshes Houses Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marshes Houses was 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% lower than the Bedlington Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Marshes Houses has the 23rd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bedlington Central and the 253rd highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE62 5XD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Marshes Houses are based on 35 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Northumberland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Marshes Houses, West Sleekburn, Choppington, NE62 5XD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE62 5XD

Average Price
£74,294

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£113,550

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£59,382

Other
£12,220

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marshes Houses

Average Price
£68,021

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£81,367

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£57,936

Other
£12,589

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marshes HousesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Marshes Houses, Choppington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£51,000	2025-12-19	£49,424
4A Marshes Houses, Choppington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£51,000	2025-12-19	£49,424
9A Marshes Houses, Choppington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£70,000	2022-10-21	£70,821
4A Marshes Houses, Choppington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£47,000	2022-08-19	£48,548
12A Marshes Houses, Choppington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£52,700	2022-08-19	£54,436

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE62 5XD

Employment

NE62 5XD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5XD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	86
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	14
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	15
Construction	11
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX	- not rated	2,222 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ	3out of 4	830 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	1,082 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorn Church of England Controlled First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	1,089 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Hawthorn First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	1,089 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coulson Park First School Alexandra Road , NE63 9RL	- not rated	1,668 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hirst High School Lichfield Close , NE63 9RX	- not rated	2,049 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	2,140 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH	- not rated	2,154 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH	3out of 4	2,154 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS	- not rated	2,940 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seaton Hirst Church of England Controlled Middle School Norwich Close , NE63 9SA	- not rated	2,082 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School Norwich Close , North Seaton NE63 9SA	- not rated	2,082 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR	- not rated	2,087 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Guide Post Middle School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ	- not rated	2,094 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Hirst Park Middle School Third Avenue , NE63 9BE	- not rated	2,155 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northumberland College College Road , NE63 9RG	- not rated	1,431 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL	- not rated	937 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	3out of 4	2,228 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	2,295 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambois House School Cambois House School , NE24 1SF	- not rated	2,574 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR	- not rated	2,694 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Stakeford Coffee Shop	40 Gordon Terrace, Stakeford		794 yd
Eats & Treats	Stakeford		908 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Foresters Arms	West Sleekburn	273 yd
Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Social Welfare Centre	Gordon Terrace, Stakeford	835 yd
The Lord Barrington	Gordon Terrace West, Stakeford	843 yd
Bomarsund Social Club	1 East View, Stakeford	846 yd
Half Moon Inn	Stakeford	1,019 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
New Orient Express	12 Gordon Terrace West, Stakeford		839 yd
Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway	82 Newbiggin Road, Ashington		1,072 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily	1-2 Gordon Terrace, Stakeford		794 yd
Co-operative Food	Remscheid Way, Jubilee Industrial Estate		1,053 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports & Welfare Centre	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	831 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	30.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	26.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	44.12 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	44.12 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.68 Mbit/s

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