Kent Close, Ashington, NE63 8QD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE63 8QD is primarily male, with 56.8% of the population 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	51.3%	43.2%	-8.1%	51.0%	-7.8%
Male	48.7%	56.8%	8.1%	49.0%	7.8%

Partnership Status

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 8QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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	39.5%	43.8%	4.3%	37.9%	5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	25.9%	28.4%	2.5%	44.2%	-15.8%
Separated	2%	0.6%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	19%	16%	-3.0%	9.1%	6.9%
Widowed	13.6%	11.2%	-2.4%	6.1%	5.1%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (55.8%) 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	15.2%	21.6%	6.4%	48.4%	-26.8%
Good health	32.9%	34.2%	1.3%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	32.9%	27.4%	-5.5%	12.7%	14.7%
Bad health	16.5%	14.2%	-2.3%	4.0%	10.2%
Very bad health	2.5%	2.6%	0.1%	1.2%	1.4%

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.

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 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.5%	26.9%	-14.6%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17%	15.2%	-1.8%	9.6%	5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	15.2%	0.9%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	8.8%	2.7%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	13.5%	6.7%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	10.9%	20.5%	9.6%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.5% 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	99.4%	99.5%	0.1%	83.2%	16.3%
European Union	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	6.1%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	99.5%	0.1%	83.2%	16.3%
10+ Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	9.8%	-9.3%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70%	76.7%	-6.7%
No passport held	30%	13.5%	16.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Other religion	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Kent Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Close was 531.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 145.1% higher than the Ashington Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Kent Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ashington Central and the 24th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.5%.

🔎 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. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NE63 8QD, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Kent Close are based on 8 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 Kent Close, Ashington, NE63 8QD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE63 8QD

Average Price
£85,573

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£119,238

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£51,907

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kent Close

Average Price
£82,980

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£124,852

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£57,857

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kent CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Kent Close, Ashington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£45,000	2025-04-10	£46,191
8 Kent Close, Ashington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£62,500	2022-09-12	£64,280
18 Kent Close, Ashington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£45,000	2022-06-23	£49,283
10 Kent Close, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£93,000	2021-09-08	£114,146
22 Kent Close, Ashington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£48,000	2013-06-21	£66,476

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE63 8QD

Employment

NE63 8QD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Retired	48
Full-Time Employee	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Part-Time Employee	17
Unemployed	14
Other	10
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Self-Employed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Construction	5
Manufacturing	5
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Education	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bothal Primary School Wansbeck Road , NE63 8HZ	3out of 4	640 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX	2out of 4	1,948 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ringway Primary School Ringway , Guide Post NE62 5YP	3out of 4	2,088 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	2,676 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stakeford Primary School East Ford Road , Stakeford NE62 5TZ	3out of 4	2,749 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH	1out of 4	1,291 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	3,471 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	834 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	1,312 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ	- not rated	1,452 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	2,748 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	- not rated	3,503 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd	Lintonville Terrace, Ashington	243 yd
KFC	Morpeth Road, Ashington	338 yd
Brightside	1 Esther Court, Wansbeck Business Park	753 yd
The Miners	Station Road, Ashington	837 yd
Ashington Parkhead Centre	Park Road, Ashington	994 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ashington Rugby Club	Ellington Road, Ashington	242 yd
White House Unique Social Club	2 High Market, Ashington	258 yd
The Portland	Station Road, Ashington	559 yd
Old Ash Dene	Rotary Parkway, Wansbeck Business Park	627 yd
Ashington RAOB Club	120 Station Road, Ashington	837 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heavenly Chinese Takeaway	7 High Market, Ashington	167 yd
Domino's Pizza	Morpeth Road, Ashington	338 yd
Station Road Chippy	182 Station Road, Ashington	559 yd
Great Wall	132 Station Road, Ashington	837 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	Lintonville Terrace, Ashington		243 yd
Aldi	Morpeth Road, Ashington		338 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ashington Rugby Club Ellington Road	grass pitches	232 yd
Bothal Primary School HIGH MARKET	grass pitches	332 yd
Ashington Leisure Centre (Closed) Institute Road	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	723 yd
Peoples Park	grass pitches	940 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	52.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.34 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.34 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE63 8QD