Faldo Drive is in Ashington and in Wansbeck district. NE63 9JL is located in the Seaton with Newbiggin West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faldo Drive, Ashington, NE63 9JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE63 9JS, NE63 9JN, NE63 9WT, NE63 9FS, NE63 9NN, NE63 9JU, NE63 9WW, NE63 9JP, NE63 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE63 9JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 52.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 34.2% | 41.3% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 44.8% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (90.6%) 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% | 55.3% | -8.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 35.3% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
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 9JL this area, 9.8% 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% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 6.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 29.4% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 12.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 34.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.1% | 95.9% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 95.3% 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% | 95.3% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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% | 95.3% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 76.7% | 16.8% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faldo Drive was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Faldo Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in College and the 409th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Faldo Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-08-07 | £261,168 |
| 15 Faldo Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-03-28 | £156,070 |
| 15 Faldo Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-06-28 | £186,076 |
| 1 Faldo Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2023-04-21 | £241,425 |
| 15 Faldo Drive, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-03-17 | £192,041 |
NE63 9JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 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 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | - not rated | 813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX | 2out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 1,667 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 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 1out of 4 | 2,128 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 | 778 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 1,726 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 | 2,233 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,128 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 | 253 yd | |
| Coffee Central | Woodhorn Lane, Ashington | 253 yd | |
| Woodhorn Restaurant | Woodhorn Lane, Ashington | 253 yd | |
| Ashington Community Football Club | Woodhorn Lane, Ashington | 320 yd | |
| Woodhorn Cafe | Access Road From A189 To Woodhorn Colliery Museum, Queen Elizabeth Ii Country Park | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Social Club | Ridgeway, North Seaton | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Fish Bar | 145 Alexandra Road, Ashington | 549 yd | |
| Tiger Oriental Takeaway | 96 Ariel Street, Ashington | 665 yd | |
| Fry Fare | 1 Alexandra Road, Ashington | 724 yd | |
| Abbey Tandoori | 97 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 867 yd | |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab | 194 Hawthorn Road, Ashington | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashington Community Football Club Woodhorn Lane | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Hirst Welfare Centre Alexandra Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| St Benedicts Rc Middle School (Closed) Moorhouse Lane | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Josephine Butler Campus (Primary) HIRST LIBRARY HIRST LIBRARY LICHFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Josephine Butler Campus (Secondary) (Closed) Lichfield Close | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Hirst High School (Closed) Lichfield Close | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Northumberland Church Of England Academy (Josephine Butler Campus) Academy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Hirst Park Sixth Avenue | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Robert Stephenson Campus (Closed) Thorntree Gardens | grass pitches | 955 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.