Woodhorn Road is in Ashington and in Wansbeck district. NE63 9EX is located in the Hirst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodhorn Road, Ashington, NE63 9EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE63 9UY, NE63 9EN, NE63 9EY, NE63 9DY, NE63 9DX, NE63 9AH, NE63 9DL, NE63 9EZ, NE63 9DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE63 9EX is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 51.8% | 46.8% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 53.2% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 30.9% | 41.8% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 32.2% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 15.5% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 21% | 6.7% | -14.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (69.7%) 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 | 26.4% | 31.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -17.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 20.8% | 6.8% | -14.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.3% | 24.6% | -22.7% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 20.4% | 8.8% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 92.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 93.2% | 94% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31% | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhorn Road was 546.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.1% higher than the Ashington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodhorn Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ashington Central and the 21st highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 312.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2022-04-06 | £99,438 |
| 99A Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2021-12-23 | £36,857 |
| 75 Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2019-08-09 | £27,775 |
| 75A Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2019-08-09 | £27,775 |
| 63 Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2019-07-12 | £93,905 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX | 2out of 4 | 593 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LP | - not rated | 945 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 2out of 4 | 1,512 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 | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 896 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 | 1,378 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Pantry | 2a Maple Street, Ashington | 399 yd | |
| The Big D's Dessert & Burgers Co | 16 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 402 yd | |
| T/A Tasty Bite/CrunchyChikin/MonsterBurgerz | 153 Hawthorn Road, Ashington | 519 yd | |
| Ashington Leisure Centre | Lintonville Road, Ashington | 552 yd | |
| Crossroads Coffee Shop | 4 Myrtle Street, Ashington | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Club | 38 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 394 yd | |
| The Mighty Oak | 44 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 394 yd | |
| The Rohan Kanhai | Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 394 yd | |
| The Cree | 24 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 394 yd | |
| Hirst Industrial Club Ltd | 40 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Tandoori | 97 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 2 yd | |
| Fry Fare | 1 Alexandra Road, Ashington | 142 yd | |
| Top Chef Chinese Takeaway | 27 Beatrice Street, Ashington | 194 yd | |
| Tiger Oriental Takeaway | 96 Ariel Street, Ashington | 244 yd | |
| New Golden Palace | 34 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Woodhorn Road Back, Ashington | 443 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 1 Portland Way, Portland Park | 530 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 591 yd | |
| Iceland | Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 618 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14-18 Station Road, Ashington | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hirst Welfare Centre Alexandra Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Oasis Health Club WOODHORN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| New Ashington Leisure Centre PORTLAND PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Ashington Community Football Club Woodhorn Lane | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Portland Park (Closed) Portland Park | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Ymca (Northumberland) NORTH VIEW | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| St Benedicts Rc Middle School (Closed) Moorhouse Lane | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Hirst Park Sixth Avenue | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Ashington Cricket Club LANGWELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.