College Road is in Ashington and in Wansbeck district. NE63 0TU is located in the College electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Road, Ashington, NE63 0TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE63 0TN, NE63 0TY, NE63 9QR, NE63 0TS, NE63 0TW, NE63 0TT, NE63 0TX, NE63 0TZ, NE63 9RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE63 0TU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.9% | 53.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 0TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 43.7% | 53.5% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 21.1% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 4.9% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.5% | 34.4% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 38.1% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 17.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 21.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 8.6% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 20% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 21.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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 African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 99.1% 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% | 99.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 99.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 63.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in College and the 465th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 College Road, Ashington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2025-02-28 | £59,318 |
| 18 College Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-04-05 | £91,988 |
| 31 College Road, Ashington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,500 | 2023-04-03 | £58,735 |
| 4 College Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-08-12 | £121,794 |
| 8 College Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-07-01 | £97,433 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulson Park First School Alexandra Road , NE63 9RL | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Church of England Controlled First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 720 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Hawthorn First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst High School Lichfield Close , NE63 9RX | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 4,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School Norwich Close , North Seaton NE63 9SA | - not rated | 735 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 | 807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Hirst Park Middle School Third Avenue , NE63 9BE | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Alexandra Middle School Second Avenue , NE63 9HB | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland College College Road , NE63 9RG | - not rated | 412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL | - not rated | 515 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambois House School Cambois House School , NE24 1SF | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland College | College Road, Ashington | 414 yd | |
| Deli Express | 1 College Place, Ashington | 454 yd | |
| Betty's Bakes Cakes & Sandwich Deli | 252 Milburn Road, Ashington | 566 yd | |
| Wansbeck Cafe | 6 Armstrong Way, North Seaton Industrial Estate | 569 yd | |
| Nurtch | 122 Milburn Road, Ashington | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Cover | Freeman Way, North Seaton Industrial Estate | 569 yd | |
| The Elephant | Newbiggin Road, Ashington | 570 yd | |
| Northern Social Club | Ridgeway, North Seaton | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway | 82 Newbiggin Road, Ashington | 427 yd | |
| Milburn Chippy | 304 Milburn Road, Ashington | 500 yd | |
| Simon Cantonese & English Takeaway | 1 Seventh Avenue, Ashington | 563 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 301b Hawthorn Road, Ashington | 669 yd | |
| Kusham Bag Tandoori | 198 Milburn Road, Ashington | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Newbiggin Road, Ashington | 420 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 200-202 Milburn Road, Ashington | 726 yd | |
| Spar | 2 Meadowfield, North Seaton | 787 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Remscheid Way, Jubilee Industrial Estate | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Ashington) UNIT 12 UNIT 12 MERCHANT COURT | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Richard Grainger Campus (Closed) Alexandra Road | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Northumberland College (Ashington Campus) COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Northumberland Church Of England Academy (Josephine Butler Campus) Academy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 601 yd |
| New Form (Closed) Milburn Road | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Shape House (Closed) Milburn Road | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Josephine Butler Campus (Primary) HIRST LIBRARY HIRST LIBRARY LICHFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Hirst Park Sixth Avenue | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Josephine Butler Campus (Secondary) (Closed) Lichfield Close | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Hirst High School (Closed) Lichfield Close | grass pitches | 702 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.