Sycamore Street, Ashington, NE63 0BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE63 0BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.2%	50.8%	3.6%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	52.8%	49.2%	-3.6%	49.0%	0.2%

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 area around NE63 0BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	42.5%	50.4%	7.9%	37.9%	12.5%
Married: Opposite sex	30.4%	24.1%	-6.3%	44.2%	-20.1%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.4%	2.8%	-1.6%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	12.7%	13.5%	0.8%	9.1%	4.4%
Widowed	8.8%	9.2%	0.4%	6.1%	3.1%

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 (70.1%) 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	32.8%	41.2%	8.4%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	38.9%	28.9%	-10.0%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	18.3%	17.1%	-1.2%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	7.4%	10.2%	2.8%	4.0%	6.2%
Very bad health	2.6%	2.7%	0.1%	1.2%	1.5%

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 NE63 0BE this area, 30.1% 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 13.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.9%	30.1%	-5.8%	18.2%	11.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	8.4%	-3.2%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	26.5%	18.2%	-8.3%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	5.6%	2.3%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	21%	9.4%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	9.9%	13.3%	3.4%	33.8%	-20.5%
Other	1.1%	3.5%	2.4%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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)
Other Asian	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	98.7%	95.2%	-3.5%	81.4%	13.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	99.1%	95.7%	-3.4%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	0%	1.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	95.7%	-3.4%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	53.5%	76.7%	-23.2%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	43.9%	13.5%	30.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.7%	37.2%	15.5%
Christian	41%	46.2%	-5.2%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Sycamore Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashington Central average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 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. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£27,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE63 0BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 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) - 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Sycamore Street are based on 472 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 Sycamore Street, Ashington, NE63 0BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE63 0BE

Average Price
£81,954

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£83,370

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£56,471

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Street

Average Price
£82,482

Semi-Detached
£92,789

Terraced
£77,738

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£105,751

Other
£359,282

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
65 Sycamore Street, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£59,000	2025-03-10	£60,580
83 Sycamore Street, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£63,000	2024-12-04	£67,687
85 Sycamore Street, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£50,500	2023-10-23	£55,655
83 Sycamore Street, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£68,000	2023-03-06	£78,196
77 Sycamore Street, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£84,950	2021-06-30	£102,567

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE63 0BE

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	32
Retired	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Looking after home or family	17
Part-Time Employee	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	10
Other	9
Self-Employed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Manufacturing	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Education	5
Construction	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX	2out of 4	113 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LP	- not rated	1,090 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR	3out of 4	1,143 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	1,274 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ	3out of 4	1,345 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	969 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	1,599 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	5,270 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ	- not rated	490 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	611 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	1,144 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	- not rated	1,624 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	3,152 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crossroads Coffee Shop	4 Myrtle Street, Ashington	206 yd
Paul's Pantry	2a Maple Street, Ashington	214 yd
Masala Tandoori Ltd	13 Laburnum Terrace, Ashington	214 yd
Bettinis	17a North Seaton Road, Ashington	227 yd
Stars & Strikes Deserts	Milburn Road, Ashington	253 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hirst Progressive Social Club	61-65 North Seaton Road, Ashington	227 yd
New Hirst & District Social Club	North Seaton Road, Ashington	243 yd
The Grand Station Lounge	Woodhorn Road, Ashington	287 yd
Vice City Bar & Club	5 North Seaton Road, Ashington	298 yd
Premier Club	38 Woodhorn Road, Ashington	316 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Flower	13 Acacia Terrace, Ashington	185 yd
Paradise Pizza	5 Laburnum Terrace, Ashington	214 yd
Sorrentos	3 Laburnum Terrace, Ashington	241 yd
Bait Box Fish Bar	4a Milburn Road, Ashington	253 yd
The Hummingbird Cafe	153 Hawthorn Road, Ashington	262 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Woodhorn Road, Ashington	287 yd
Poundstretcher	Woodhorn Road, Ashington	327 yd
Heron Foods	14-18 Station Road, Ashington	378 yd
Home Bargains	1 Portland Way, Portland Park	448 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Woodhorn Road Back, Ashington	521 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oasis Health Club WOODHORN ROAD	health and fitness suite	310 yd
Portland Park (Closed) Portland Park	grass pitches	545 yd
New Ashington Leisure Centre PORTLAND PARK	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	551 yd
Ymca (Northumberland) NORTH VIEW	health and fitness suite	589 yd
Ashington Cricket Club LANGWELL CRESCENT	grass pitches	683 yd
Hirst Welfare Centre Alexandra Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	724 yd
Hirst Park Sixth Avenue	grass pitches	856 yd
Shape House (Closed) Milburn Road	health and fitness suite	974 yd
New Form (Closed) Milburn Road	health and fitness suite	1,015 yd
St Benedicts Rc Middle School (Closed) Moorhouse Lane	grass pitches	1,055 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	45 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.68 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.68 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.89 Mbit/s

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