Cross Street is in Amble, Morpeth and in Alnwick district. NE65 0EY is located in the Amble electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Street, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE65 0BZ, NE65 0BX, NE65 0BU, NE65 0BT, NE65 0DD, NE65 0DY, NE65 0EX, NE65 0DZ, NE65 0DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE65 0EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 45% | 49.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 55% | 50.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 45.9% | 38.8% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 33.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) 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 | 42.4% | 29.7% | -12.7% | 48.4% | -18.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 38.8% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 24.2% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24.3% | 21.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 8.2% | -10.3% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 12.2% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 26.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.3% | 94% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 96.9% | 97.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 278.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.5% higher than the Amble average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Amble and the 78th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cross Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-09-27 | £144,931 |
| 6 Cross Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-10-15 | £89,074 |
| 4 Cross Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-09-07 | £140,480 |
| 2 Cross Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2010-09-14 | £153,485 |
| 4 Cross Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2007-08-10 | £128,709 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amble First School Edwin Street , Amble NE65 0EF | 2out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amble Links First School Links Avenue , Links Estate NE65 0SA | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School Guilden Road , Warkworth NE65 0TJ | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill First School Station Road , NE65 9UT | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Calvert Spence College Acklington Road , Amble NE65 0NG | 2out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal Restaurant | 2-4 Queen Street, Amble | 61 yd | |
| Kayleigh's Kitchen | 18 Queen Street, Amble | 61 yd | |
| 1911 Coffee Co Ltd | 28-30 Queen Street, Amble | 64 yd | |
| La Famiglia | 80 Queen Street, Amble | 66 yd | |
| Coquet Tea Rooms | 51-53 Queen Street, Amble | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dock Hotel | 27 Queen Street, Amble | 60 yd | |
| The Waterloo | Queen Street, Amble | 61 yd | |
| The Tavern | 81-83 Queen Street, Amble | 90 yd | |
| The Cock & Bull | Queen Street, Amble | 183 yd | |
| Wellwood Arms | High Street, Amble | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Pizza | 15a Queen Street, Amble | 60 yd | |
| Taste of China | 50-52 Queen Street, Amble | 61 yd | |
| The Galley | 64 Queen Street, Amble | 66 yd | |
| AFC Pizza | 55-57 Queen Street, Amble | 90 yd | |
| Bengal Spice Tandoori | 67 Queen Street, Amble | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 1-11 Queen Street, Amble | 60 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 70-76 Queen Street, Amble | 66 yd | |
| Tesco | 93 Queen Street, Amble | 90 yd | |
| Morrisons | Coquet Enterprise Park, Amble | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No Limits Health & Fitness Studio (Morpeth) (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 111 yd |
| James Calvert Spence College (South Avenue) SOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Amble Links First School LINKS AVENUE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Amble Welfare Acklington Road | grass pitches | 1,014 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.