Green Lane is in Ashington and in Wansbeck district. NE63 8BG is located in the Ashington Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE63 0EA, NE63 0EE, NE63 0ED, NE63 8BL, NE63 0EG, NE63 0DZ, NE63 8BQ, NE63 8BJ, NE63 0EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE63 8BG 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 8BG 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 Green Lane 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 and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £18,000 | 1999-05-07 | £76,500 |
| 21 Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1995-07-28 | £131,660 |
| 21 Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1995-07-28 | £127,607 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX | - not rated | 462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish County First School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milburn First School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Church of England Controlled First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 868 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Hawthorn First School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH | - not rated | 668 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst High School Lichfield Close , NE63 9RX | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 2out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlingtonshire Community High School Palace Road , NE22 7DS | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Hirst Park Middle School Third Avenue , NE63 9BE | - not rated | 771 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Alexandra Middle School Second Avenue , NE63 9HB | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Hirst Church of England Controlled Middle School Norwich Close , NE63 9SA | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School Norwich Close , North Seaton NE63 9SA | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 864 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 | 1,312 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expresso Amusements | 8 Milburn Road, Ashington | 415 yd | |
| Stars & Strikes Deserts | Milburn Road, Ashington | 421 yd | |
| The Fun Jungle | Milburn Road, Ashington | 421 yd | |
| Bettinis | 17a North Seaton Road, Ashington | 515 yd | |
| Nurtch | 122 Milburn Road, Ashington | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington & District Comrades Social Club | 179-185 North Seaton Road, Ashington | 134 yd | |
| New Hirst & District Social Club | North Seaton Road, Ashington | 358 yd | |
| Hirst Progressive Social Club | 61-65 North Seaton Road, Ashington | 515 yd | |
| Ashington Masonic Hall | 2 John Street, Ashington | 598 yd | |
| Vice City Bar & Club | 5 North Seaton Road, Ashington | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kielder Fish Bar | 24-26 Kielder Drive, Ashington | 344 yd | |
| Golden Flower | 13 Acacia Terrace, Ashington | 418 yd | |
| Bait Box Fish Bar | 4a Milburn Road, Ashington | 421 yd | |
| Ocean Treasure | 118 Milburn Road, Ashington | 550 yd | |
| Sweet & Savoury | 152 Milburn Road, Ashington | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 200-202 Milburn Road, Ashington | 670 yd | |
| Iceland | Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 682 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14-18 Station Road, Ashington | 704 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 749 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Remscheid Way, Jubilee Industrial Estate | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashington Academy GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Ashington Cricket Club LANGWELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Shape House (Closed) Milburn Road | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| New Form (Closed) Milburn Road | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Ymca (Northumberland) NORTH VIEW | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Oasis Health Club WOODHORN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Portland Park (Closed) Portland Park | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Peoples Park | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Hirst Park Sixth Avenue | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Northumberland College (Ashington Campus) COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 990 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.