Alexandra Road is in Ashington and in Wansbeck district. NE63 9LB 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 Alexandra Road, Ashington, NE63 9LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE63 9LE, NE63 9NG, NE63 9LU, NE63 9NF, NE63 9LX, NE63 9LA, NE63 9NQ, NE63 9LJ, NE63 9DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE63 9LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 55% | 52.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45% | 47.9% | 2.9% | 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 area around NE63 9LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 43.5% | 43.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 29.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 39% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 9LB this area, 37.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 37.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 19.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 17.3% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -22.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.4% 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% | 95.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 47.4% | 13.5% | 33.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 329.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% higher than the Ashington Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ashington Central and the 62nd highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247 Alexandra Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2025-06-06 | £93,653 |
| 207 Alexandra Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £34,500 | 2024-04-24 | £39,921 |
| 205 Alexandra Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2024-03-01 | £44,839 |
| 251 Alexandra Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-03-03 | £87,856 |
| 229 Alexandra Road, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2020-09-22 | £52,759 |
NE63 9LB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | - not rated | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Milburn Road , NE63 0AX | 2out of 4 | 740 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF | - not rated | 1,100 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 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 1out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS | 1out of 4 | 5,025 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 | 819 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 1,411 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 | 1,945 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T/A Tasty Bite/CrunchyChikin/MonsterBurgerz | 153 Hawthorn Road, Ashington | 546 yd | |
| Deli Express | 1 College Place, Ashington | 606 yd | |
| Expresso Amusements | 8 Milburn Road, Ashington | 686 yd | |
| Nurtch | 122 Milburn Road, Ashington | 709 yd | |
| Stars & Strikes Deserts | Milburn Road, Ashington | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hirst & District Social Club | North Seaton Road, Ashington | 945 yd | |
| Ashington & District Comrades Social Club | 179-185 North Seaton Road, Ashington | 962 yd | |
| Premier Club | 38 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 982 yd | |
| The Mighty Oak | 44 Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 982 yd | |
| The Rohan Kanhai | Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Fish Bar | 145 Alexandra Road, Ashington | 185 yd | |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab | 194 Hawthorn Road, Ashington | 414 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 301b Hawthorn Road, Ashington | 505 yd | |
| Buffet Ninja | 152 Hawthorn Road, Ashington | 514 yd | |
| Tiger Oriental Takeaway | 96 Ariel Street, Ashington | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 200-202 Milburn Road, Ashington | 759 yd | |
| Iceland | Woodhorn Road, Ashington | 1,081 yd | |
| Spar | 2 Meadowfield, North Seaton | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Benedicts Rc Middle School (Closed) Moorhouse Lane | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Hirst Park Sixth Avenue | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Hirst Welfare Centre Alexandra Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Josephine Butler Campus (Primary) HIRST LIBRARY HIRST LIBRARY LICHFIELD CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Josephine Butler Campus (Secondary) (Closed) Lichfield Close | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Hirst High School (Closed) Lichfield Close | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Northumberland Church Of England Academy (Josephine Butler Campus) Academy Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Richard Grainger Campus (Closed) Alexandra Road | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Ashington Community Football Club Woodhorn Lane | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Northumberland College (Ashington Campus) COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 748 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.