Southern Close, Ashington, NE63 9TH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE63 9TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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	49.8%	54.7%	4.9%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	50.2%	45.3%	-4.9%	49.0%	-3.7%

Partnership Status

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	29.1%	29.9%	0.8%	37.9%	-8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	49.6%	42%	-7.6%	44.2%	-2.2%
Separated	3.1%	5.6%	2.5%	2.2%	3.4%
Divorced	8.7%	10.4%	1.7%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	9.4%	12.1%	2.7%	6.1%	6.0%

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 (59.2%) 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	20.3%	30.6%	10.3%	48.4%	-17.8%
Good health	35.5%	28.6%	-6.9%	33.6%	-5.0%
Fair health	29.2%	23.9%	-5.3%	12.7%	11.2%
Bad health	11.6%	12%	0.4%	4.0%	8.0%
Very bad health	3.3%	5%	1.7%	1.2%	3.8%

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.

In the area around NE63 9TH this area, 41.3% 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 12.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	49.2%	41.3%	-7.9%	18.2%	23.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	8.7%	-5.1%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	13.5%	-1.5%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	6.5%	3.0%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	15.2%	8.1%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	6.3%	12.6%	6.3%	33.8%	-21.2%
Other	5.1%	2.2%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.7%	97.3%	-2.4%	81.4%	15.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	99.3%	97.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.7%	1%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	97.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67%	76.7%	-9.7%
No passport held	33%	13.5%	19.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	54.3%	46.2%	8.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Southern Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southern Close was 244.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Southern Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in College and the 94th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

🔎 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. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE63 9TH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 5/10 (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 Southern Close are based on 6 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 Southern Close, Ashington, NE63 9TH

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE63 9TH

Average Price
£81,711

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£81,711

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southern Close

Average Price
£87,912

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£87,912

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southern CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Southern Close, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2021-02-24	£88,354
28 Southern Close, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£74,950	2016-10-07	£109,233
33 Southern Close, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£46,500	2016-03-31	£69,594
29 Southern Close, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£49,000	2013-09-04	£75,052
29 Southern Close, Ashington, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£45,500	2006-02-27	£69,405

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE63 9TH

Employment

NE63 9TH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE63 9TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Looking after home or family	14
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Self-Employed	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	12
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Education	4
Mining and quarrying	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	- not rated	580 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR	3out of 4	910 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LP	- not rated	963 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School Central Parkway , NE64 6RT	- not rated	1,339 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Norham Road , NE63 0LF	- not rated	1,838 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	2out of 4	501 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH	1out of 4	2,836 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedlington Academy Palace Road , NE22 7DS	1out of 4	5,009 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ	- not rated	442 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ	- not rated	2,513 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF	- not rated	2,647 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	3,178 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ	4out of 4	4,457 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Northern Social Club	Ridgeway, North Seaton		418 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
V Gorman's	6 Meadowfield, Ashington	535 yd
Kellys Kakeaway	Meadowfield, North Seaton	535 yd
Bellissimo	Meadowfield, North Seaton	535 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Spar	2 Meadowfield, North Seaton		535 yd
Co-op	Newbiggin Road, Ashington		1,001 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Paddock OAKVILLE	grass pitches	156 yd
Robert Stephenson Campus (Closed) Thorntree Gardens	grass pitches	232 yd
Josephine Butler Campus (Secondary) (Closed) Lichfield Close	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	738 yd
Hirst High School (Closed) Lichfield Close	grass pitches	738 yd
Northumberland Church Of England Academy (Josephine Butler Campus) Academy Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	761 yd
Josephine Butler Campus (Primary) HIRST LIBRARY HIRST LIBRARY LICHFIELD CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	778 yd
St Benedicts Rc Middle School (Closed) Moorhouse Lane	grass pitches	1,003 yd
Richard Grainger Campus (Closed) Alexandra Road	grass pitches	1,036 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	57.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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