Meldon Terrace is in Newbiggin-By-The-Sea and in Wansbeck district. NE64 6XH 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 Meldon Terrace, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, NE64 6XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE64 6XJ, NE64 6XE, NE64 6XN, NE64 6XW, NE64 6XB, NE64 6XS, NE64 6XR, NE64 6XT, NE64 6XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE64 6XH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.1% | 53.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 21.1% | 22.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 39.8% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 15.3% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 17.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
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 (57.7%) 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 | 25.1% | 23.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -25.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 34.5% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 27.4% | 30.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 17.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 25.3% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 30.5% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 99.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.1% | 97.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 97.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meldon Terrace was 122.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Newbiggin Central and East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meldon Terrace has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Newbiggin Central and East and the 228th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Meldon Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-08-29 | £146,592 |
| 58 Meldon Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2024-04-19 | £124,130 |
| 54 Meldon Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2024-04-17 | £44,844 |
| 24 Meldon Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-01-03 | £136,218 |
| 32 Meldon Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2023-11-02 | £119,221 |
NE64 6XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6XH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor First School Gibson Street , NE64 6UZ | - not rated | 214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School Central Parkway , NE64 6RT | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Moorside First School Woodhorn Road , NE64 6HN | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Community First School Thorntree Gardens , NE63 9TA | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,131 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 | 2,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst High School Lichfield Close , NE63 9RX | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH | - not rated | 4,362 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 3out of 4 | 4,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbiggin Middle School Cleveland Avenue , NE64 6RR | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Hirst Church of England Controlled Middle School Norwich Close , NE63 9SA | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School Norwich Close , North Seaton NE63 9SA | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Alexandra Middle School Second Avenue , NE63 9HB | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland College College Road , NE63 9RG | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greybrooks School 10 Argyle Terrace , NE64 6PR | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambois House School Cambois House School , NE24 1SF | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR | - not rated | 3,948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Tea Room | 51 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 814 yd | |
| The Endeavour Coffee House | 88-90 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 864 yd | |
| CeeJays | 66 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 864 yd | |
| Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub | Woodhorn Road, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 878 yd | |
| Newbiggin by the Sea Sailing Club | 1 Bridge Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbiggin Bowling Club | Beach Terrace, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 36 yd | |
| The New Ship | 42 Gibson Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 332 yd | |
| Bank House Social Club | Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 637 yd | |
| Newbiggin Masonic Hall | Haven View, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 678 yd | |
| The Ink Spot | 49 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Pizza | 1 Cleveland Avenue, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 501 yd | |
| Ladhar's Fish Bar | 61 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 815 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab House | 84 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 864 yd | |
| Flame Pizza | 70 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 864 yd | |
| The Front Fish & Chips Ltd | 104 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 87 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newbiggin Colliery Welfare (Closed) Cleveland Avenue | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre Woodhorn Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 871 yd |
| Grace Darling Campus (Closed) Cleveland Avenue | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Collingwood Road COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Northumberland Church Of England Academy (Grace Darling Campus) CENTRAL PARKWAY | grass pitches | 889 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.78 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.