Chillingham Crescent is in Ashington and in Wansbeck district. NE63 8BE is located in the Ashington Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chillingham Crescent, Ashington, NE63 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE63 8BQ, NE63 0DZ, NE63 8BJ, NE63 8BH, NE63 8DA, NE63 8BL, NE63 0HN, NE63 8DD, NE63 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE63 8BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 38% | 37.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 28.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17% | 18.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 11.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 (68.3%) 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% | 36.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 16.3% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 13.3% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 8BE 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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 30.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 15.6% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 15.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 96% | 97.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chillingham Crescent was 8.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.1% lower than the Ashington Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chillingham Crescent has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ashington Central and the 55th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Chillingham Crescent, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2023-10-16 | £72,186 |
| 30 Chillingham Crescent, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2022-08-12 | £67,968 |
| 68 Chillingham Crescent, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2020-11-25 | £54,753 |
| 20 Chillingham Crescent, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2018-09-28 | £73,486 |
| 2 Chillingham Crescent, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £50,501 | 2015-08-07 | £73,408 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX | 2out of 4 | 474 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LP | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 1out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 2out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 610 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 | 1,032 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettinis | 17a North Seaton Road, Ashington | 354 yd | |
| Stars & Strikes Deserts | Milburn Road, Ashington | 430 yd | |
| The Fun Jungle | Milburn Road, Ashington | 430 yd | |
| Masala Tandoori Ltd | 13 Laburnum Terrace, Ashington | 431 yd | |
| Black & White | 29 South View, Ashington | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hirst & District Social Club | North Seaton Road, Ashington | 256 yd | |
| Ashington & District Comrades Social Club | 179-185 North Seaton Road, Ashington | 286 yd | |
| Hirst Progressive Social Club | 61-65 North Seaton Road, Ashington | 354 yd | |
| Ashington Masonic Hall | 2 John Street, Ashington | 389 yd | |
| Central Bar | Station Road Back, Ashington | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kielder Fish Bar | 24-26 Kielder Drive, Ashington | 252 yd | |
| Golden Flower | 13 Acacia Terrace, Ashington | 312 yd | |
| Bait Box Fish Bar | 4a Milburn Road, Ashington | 430 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 5 Laburnum Terrace, Ashington | 431 yd | |
| Sorrentos | 3 Laburnum Terrace, Ashington | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 509 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14-18 Station Road, Ashington | 513 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 574 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 1 Portland Way, Portland Park | 746 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 200-202 Milburn Road, Ashington | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashington Cricket Club LANGWELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Ashington Academy GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Ymca (Northumberland) NORTH VIEW | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Portland Park (Closed) Portland Park | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Oasis Health Club WOODHORN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Peoples Park | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| New Ashington Leisure Centre PORTLAND PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Ashington Leisure Centre (Closed) Institute Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Shape House (Closed) Milburn Road | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| New Form (Closed) Milburn Road | health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.