Brandling Way is in Hadston, Morpeth and in Northumberland district. NE65 9FA is located in the Druridge Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brandling Way, Hadston, Morpeth, NE65 9FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE65 9RJ, NE65 9FG, NE65 9RQ, NE65 9RG, NE65 9RH, NE65 9TA, NE65 9SL, NE65 9SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE65 9FA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.3% | 36.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 1% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 52% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 35.2% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 7.5% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 10.3% | -15.5% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 8.8% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 27.8% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 37.6% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 100% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brandling Way was 81.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Amble average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brandling Way has the 28th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Amble and the 412th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Brandling Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2025-03-31 | £244,310 |
| 32 Brandling Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-06-11 | £253,230 |
| 6 Brandling Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-11-01 | £81,580 |
| 6 Brandling Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-03-31 | £93,248 |
| 4 Brandling Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Detached, a newly built property | £199,950 | 2020-10-23 | £251,721 |
NE65 9FA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Mining and quarrying | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Row First School Red Row , NE61 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill First School Station Road , NE65 9UT | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amble First School Edwin Street , Amble NE65 0EF | 2out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amble Links First School Links Avenue , Links Estate NE65 0SA | 3out of 4 | 4,942 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 | 3,967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadston House Cafe | Bondicar Road, Hadston | 370 yd | |
| Hadston Tandoori | 4 The Precinct, Hadston | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chevington Sports & Social Club Limited | Hadston Road, Hadston | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chippy | 11 The Precinct, Hadston | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 7 The Precinct, Hadston | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Druridge Bay Fitness Centre THE PRECINCT | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Druridge Bay Middle School (Closed) Hadston Road | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Druridge Community Playing Fields LINHOPE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 726 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 301.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.