Rustic Terrace is in Newbiggin-By-The-Sea and in Wansbeck district. NE64 6AU is located in the Newbiggin Central and East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rustic Terrace, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, NE64 6AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE64 6DZ, NE64 6AT, NE64 6DY, NE64 6EA, NE64 6AX, NE64 6DX, NE64 6AY, NE64 6AR, NE64 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE64 6AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 32% | 33.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 45.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (63.1%) 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 | 30.8% | 28.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -20.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 25.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 NE64 6AU this area, 30.8% 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 30.8% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 68.2% | 46.2% | 22.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rustic Terrace was 138.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% higher than the Newbiggin Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rustic Terrace has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Newbiggin Central and East and the 223rd highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rustic Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2025-09-26 | £161,000 |
| 4 Rustic Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-02-14 | £73,238 |
| 8 Rustic Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2016-01-19 | £147,816 |
| 5 Rustic Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2014-07-25 | £96,099 |
| 10 Rustic Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2008-01-25 | £117,615 |
NE64 6AU 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 NE64 6AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School Central Parkway , NE64 6RT | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LP | - not rated | 3,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School Church Square , NE61 5TR | - not rated | 3,867 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 | 2,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 1out of 4 | 5,024 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 | 2,783 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Within YMCA Northumberland , North View NE63 9XQ | - not rated | 4,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 4,594 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 | 5,064 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaj Tandoori | 14-15 High Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 93 yd | |
| Due Fratelli | 132a Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 206 yd | |
| Newbiggin by the Sea Sailing Club | 1 Bridge Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 259 yd | |
| Caffe Bertorelli | 4 Bridge Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 259 yd | |
| The Endeavour Coffee House | 88-90 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head Hotel | 7 High Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 31 yd | |
| Cresswell Arms | 19 High Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 93 yd | |
| Newbiggin Central Club | 132 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 206 yd | |
| Coble Inn | 5-7 Bridge Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 302 yd | |
| The Old Ship Hotel | 63 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef | 81 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 169 yd | |
| The Front Fish & Chips Ltd | 104 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 206 yd | |
| Diamond Pizza | 122 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 206 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab House | 84 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 331 yd | |
| Flame Pizza | 70 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 87 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 182 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Golf Club NEWBIGGIN GOLF CLUB NEWBIGGIN GOLF CLUB PROSPECT PLACE | golf | 241 yd |
| Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre Woodhorn Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 686 yd |
| Collingwood Road COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.