Newbiggin Road, Ashington, NE63 0SY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE63 0SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	53.5%	0.7%	51.0%	2.5%
Male	47.2%	46.5%	-0.7%	49.0%	-2.5%

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	28.4%	37.8%	9.4%	37.9%	-0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	51.4%	38.2%	-13.2%	44.2%	-6.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	2.1%	6.9%	4.8%	2.2%	4.7%
Divorced	10.7%	10.1%	-0.6%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	7.4%	6%	-1.4%	6.1%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.1%	39.6%	-3.5%	48.4%	-8.8%
Good health	35.1%	38.4%	3.3%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	14.2%	17.5%	3.3%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	6.3%	3%	-3.3%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	1.2%	0.3%

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	23.9%	15.1%	-8.8%	18.2%	-3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	6%	-6.8%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	18.3%	2.3%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	9.2%	4.3%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	23.5%	21.6%	-1.9%	16.9%	4.7%
Degree or Similar	16%	25.2%	9.2%	33.8%	-8.6%
Other	2.9%	4.6%	1.7%	2.8%	1.8%

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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.9%	97.8%	-0.1%	81.4%	16.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	98.3%	97.4%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	97.4%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.4%	76.7%	3.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	19.2%	13.5%	5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.2%	37.2%	2.0%
Christian	53.7%	46.2%	7.5%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Newbiggin Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbiggin Road was 123.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% lower than the Ashington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Newbiggin Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ashington Central and the 224th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

🔎 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. 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 0SY, 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 Newbiggin Road are based on 257 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 Newbiggin Road, Ashington, NE63 0SY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE63 0SY

Average Price
£121,946

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£121,946

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Newbiggin Road

Average Price
£169,954

Semi-Detached
£175,557

Terraced
£132,258

Detached
£267,992

Flats/Maisonettes
£149,718

Other
£1,159,378

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Newbiggin Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Newbiggin Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£48,500	2025-02-17	£51,383
48 Newbiggin Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£101,500	2023-10-06	£111,157
46 Newbiggin Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£91,000	2023-06-13	£102,712
6 Newbiggin Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2023-01-20	£104,975
42 Newbiggin Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-07-01	£171,940

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE63 0SY

Employment

NE63 0SY 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	85
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	17
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Education	6
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Other	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX	- not rated	1,320 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

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	159 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorn Church of England Controlled First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	167 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Hawthorn First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	167 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coulson Park First School Alexandra Road , NE63 9RL	- not rated	916 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ	3out of 4	1,137 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	1,274 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	1,390 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH	- not rated	1,522 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH	3out of 4	1,522 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS	- not rated	3,868 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashington Hirst Park Middle School Third Avenue , NE63 9BE	- not rated	1,216 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR	- not rated	1,221 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaton Hirst Church of England Controlled Middle School Norwich Close , NE63 9SA	- not rated	1,327 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School Norwich Close , North Seaton NE63 9SA	- not rated	1,327 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Alexandra Middle School Second Avenue , NE63 9HB	- not rated	1,542 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	543 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	705 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	3out of 4	1,473 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR	- not rated	1,850 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	1,892 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	2,338 yd	Other independent 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
Betty's Bakes Cakes & Sandwich Deli	252 Milburn Road, Ashington	377 yd
Northumberland College	College Road, Ashington	544 yd
Deli Express	1 College Place, Ashington	681 yd
Nurtch	122 Milburn Road, Ashington	689 yd
Wansbeck Cafe	6 Armstrong Way, North Seaton Industrial Estate	998 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Elephant	Newbiggin Road, Ashington	119 yd
Ashington & District Comrades Social Club	179-185 North Seaton Road, Ashington	983 yd
The Foresters Arms	West Sleekburn	987 yd
Fox Cover	Freeman Way, North Seaton Industrial Estate	998 yd
Block & Tackle	Blackthorn Way, Fallowfield	1,089 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Milburn Chippy	304 Milburn Road, Ashington	242 yd
Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway	82 Newbiggin Road, Ashington	255 yd
Simon Cantonese & English Takeaway	1 Seventh Avenue, Ashington	521 yd
Kusham Bag Tandoori	198 Milburn Road, Ashington	553 yd
Ocean Treasure	118 Milburn Road, Ashington	689 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Food	Remscheid Way, Jubilee Industrial Estate	409 yd
The Co-operative	200-202 Milburn Road, Ashington	553 yd
Co-op	Newbiggin Road, Ashington	1,086 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
New Form (Closed) Milburn Road	health and fitness suite	448 yd
Shape House (Closed) Milburn Road	health and fitness suite	478 yd
Northumberland College (Ashington Campus) COLLEGE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	534 yd
Curves (Ashington) UNIT 12 UNIT 12 MERCHANT COURT	health and fitness suite	726 yd
Hirst Park Sixth Avenue	grass pitches	895 yd
Richard Grainger Campus (Closed) Alexandra Road	grass pitches	915 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	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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