Oakmont Rise is in Ashington and in Northumberland district. NE63 9GN is located in the Seaton with Newbiggin West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakmont Rise, Ashington, NE63 9GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE63 9WG, NE63 9JP, NE63 9GW, NE63 9NR, NE63 9GT, NE63 9NN, NE63 9GQ, NE63 9WL, NE63 9GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE63 9GN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.3% | 49.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE63 9GN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 37.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 6.3% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 63.4% | 59.5% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 35.1% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 9GN this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 4.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 27.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 41.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.1% | 93.8% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 93.3% | 93.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakmont Rise was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakmont Rise has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in College and the 96th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oakmont Rise, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-01-30 | £181,577 |
| 3 Oakmont Rise, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2021-09-30 | £119,055 |
| 10 Oakmont Rise, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-12-12 | £128,767 |
| 7 Oakmont Rise, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-11-03 | £130,653 |
| 12 Oakmont Rise, Ashington, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-07-14 | £160,026 |
NE63 9GN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 163 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LP | - not rated | 417 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | - not rated | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX | 2out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School Central Parkway , NE64 6RT | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 2out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 1out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 5,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | - not rated | 585 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 1,960 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 | 2,475 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVS Coffee Shop | Woodhorn Lane, Ashington | 368 yd | |
| Coffee Central | Woodhorn Lane, Ashington | 368 yd | |
| Woodhorn Restaurant | Woodhorn Lane, Ashington | 368 yd | |
| Ashington Community Football Club | Woodhorn Lane, Ashington | 549 yd | |
| Woodhorn Cafe | Access Road From A189 To Woodhorn Colliery Museum, Queen Elizabeth Ii Country Park | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Social Club | Ridgeway, North Seaton | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Fish Bar | 145 Alexandra Road, Ashington | 725 yd | |
| Tiger Oriental Takeaway | 96 Ariel Street, Ashington | 905 yd | |
| Fry Fare | 1 Alexandra Road, Ashington | 976 yd | |
| V Gorman's | 6 Meadowfield, Ashington | 987 yd | |
| Kellys Kakeaway | Meadowfield, North Seaton | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 2 Meadowfield, North Seaton | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashington Community Football Club Woodhorn Lane | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| St Benedicts Rc Middle School (Closed) Moorhouse Lane | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Josephine Butler Campus (Secondary) (Closed) Lichfield Close | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Hirst High School (Closed) Lichfield Close | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Josephine Butler Campus (Primary) HIRST LIBRARY HIRST LIBRARY LICHFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Robert Stephenson Campus (Closed) Thorntree Gardens | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Hirst Welfare Centre Alexandra Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Northumberland Church Of England Academy (Josephine Butler Campus) Academy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 799 yd |
| The Paddock OAKVILLE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Hirst Park Sixth Avenue | grass pitches | 998 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.