Mitford Drive, Ashington, NE63 0LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE63 0LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	51.3%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.2%	48.7%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 0LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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	35.6%	42.8%	7.2%	37.9%	4.9%
Married: Opposite sex	42.8%	38.1%	-4.7%	44.2%	-6.1%
Separated	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	13.6%	11.6%	-2.0%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	5.5%	4.7%	-0.8%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	39%	37%	-2.0%	48.4%	-11.4%
Good health	35.5%	37%	1.5%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	17.4%	18.9%	1.5%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	6%	5.9%	-0.1%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.1%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

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 15.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.3%	25.6%	-11.7%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	12.1%	-3.6%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	16.3%	-0.2%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	3%	6.5%	3.5%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	18.1%	6.7%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	14%	15.8%	1.8%	33.8%	-18.0%
Other	2.1%	5.6%	3.5%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	98.5%	-1.1%	81.4%	17.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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	97.9%	97.7%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	97.7%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.2%	76.7%	-3.5%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other Europe	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	25.3%	13.5%	11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.5%	37.2%	11.3%
Christian	47.8%	46.2%	1.6%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Mitford Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mitford Drive was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Ashington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mitford Drive has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ashington Central and the 469th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.7%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NE63 0LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (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 Mitford Drive are based on 17 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 Mitford Drive, Ashington, NE63 0LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE63 0LR

Average Price
£136,836

Semi-Detached
£136,836

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mitford Drive

Average Price
£134,326

Semi-Detached
£134,326

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mitford DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Mitford Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£128,000	2024-09-18	£132,998
23 Mitford Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£104,000	2021-10-14	£125,513
12 Mitford Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2018-06-01	£156,831
22 Mitford Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£53,000	2015-03-20	£80,421
17 Mitford Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2014-01-27	£130,429

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE63 0LR

Employment

NE63 0LR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	78
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	14
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Self-Employed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	11
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	587 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX	2out of 4	641 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR	3out of 4	1,173 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LP	- not rated	1,219 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ	3out of 4	1,430 yd	Community 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	881 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	1,515 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	4,530 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	1,093 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	1,149 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	- not rated	1,576 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP	- not rated	1,600 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	2,619 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
Nurtch	122 Milburn Road, Ashington	243 yd
Expresso Amusements	8 Milburn Road, Ashington	405 yd
Betty's Bakes Cakes & Sandwich Deli	252 Milburn Road, Ashington	483 yd
Stars & Strikes Deserts	Milburn Road, Ashington	497 yd
The Fun Jungle	Milburn Road, Ashington	497 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ashington & District Comrades Social Club	179-185 North Seaton Road, Ashington	292 yd
New Hirst & District Social Club	North Seaton Road, Ashington	596 yd
The Elephant	Newbiggin Road, Ashington	681 yd
Hirst Progressive Social Club	61-65 North Seaton Road, Ashington	777 yd
Block & Tackle	Blackthorn Way, Fallowfield	850 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Treasure	118 Milburn Road, Ashington	243 yd
Sweet & Savoury	152 Milburn Road, Ashington	243 yd
Pizza House	114 Milburn Road, Ashington	243 yd
Kusham Bag Tandoori	198 Milburn Road, Ashington	320 yd
Simon Cantonese & English Takeaway	1 Seventh Avenue, Ashington	484 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	200-202 Milburn Road, Ashington	320 yd
Co-operative Food	Remscheid Way, Jubilee Industrial Estate	575 yd
Iceland	Woodhorn Road, Ashington	940 yd
Heron Foods	14-18 Station Road, Ashington	989 yd
Poundstretcher	Woodhorn Road, Ashington	1,004 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shape House (Closed) Milburn Road	health and fitness suite	390 yd
New Form (Closed) Milburn Road	health and fitness suite	428 yd
Northumberland College (Ashington Campus) COLLEGE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	638 yd
Hirst Park Sixth Avenue	grass pitches	671 yd
Ashington Academy GREEN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	987 yd
Oasis Health Club WOODHORN ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,045 yd
Richard Grainger Campus (Closed) Alexandra Road	grass pitches	1,064 yd
Ashington Cricket Club LANGWELL CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,069 yd
St Benedicts Rc Middle School (Closed) Moorhouse Lane	grass pitches	1,080 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	64 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE63 0LR