Bothal Terrace is in Ashington and in Wansbeck district. NE63 8PW is located in the Bothal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bothal Terrace, Ashington, NE63 8PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE63 8RQ, NE63 8PY, NE63 8PP, NE63 8QX, NE63 8PR, NE63 8PL, NE63 8TH, NE63 8PJ, NE63 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE63 8PW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 48.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 28.2% | 34.2% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 44% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 10.2% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 12% | 6.2% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 52.8% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 34.8% | 11.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 19.2% | 13.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 4.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 24% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 32% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97.8% 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% | 97.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bothal Terrace was 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% lower than the Ashington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bothal Terrace has the 29th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ashington Central and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bothal Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2025-03-17 | £119,620 |
| 1 Bothal Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-02-07 | £117,626 |
| 22 Bothal Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2024-11-06 | £21,323 |
| 15 Bothal Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2023-02-13 | £194,656 |
| 17 Bothal Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-01-25 | £189,595 |
NE63 8PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringway Primary School Ringway , Guide Post NE62 5YP | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX | 2out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowbray Primary School Stakeford Lane , Guide Post NE62 5HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Community 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 | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 2out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | - not rated | 3,928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd | Lintonville Terrace, Ashington | 699 yd | |
| KFC | Morpeth Road, Ashington | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Rugby Club | Ellington Road, Ashington | 254 yd | |
| White House Unique Social Club | 2 High Market, Ashington | 625 yd | |
| The Portland | Station Road, Ashington | 969 yd | |
| Old Ash Dene | Rotary Parkway, Wansbeck Business Park | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Chinese Takeaway | 7 High Market, Ashington | 534 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Morpeth Road, Ashington | 812 yd | |
| Station Road Chippy | 182 Station Road, Ashington | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Lintonville Terrace, Ashington | 699 yd | |
| Aldi | Morpeth Road, Ashington | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bothal Primary School HIGH MARKET | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Ashington Rugby Club Ellington Road | grass pitches | 688 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.