Simonside Crescent is in Hadston, Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE65 9YA is located in the Druridge Bay 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 Simonside Crescent, Hadston, Morpeth, NE65 9YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE65 9YB, NE65 9RY, NE65 9RZ, NE65 9YD, NE65 9TQ, NE65 9RT, NE65 9TH, NE65 9SA, NE65 9TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE65 9YA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.5% | 50% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 30.7% | 39.5% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 34.5% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (69.8%) 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 | 32.8% | 33.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 21% | 20.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 12.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 27.6% | -17.4% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 13.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 20.4% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 12.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -21.1% |
| Other | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 99.6% | 96% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 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 | 99.6% | 96% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 35.5% | 13.5% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Simonside Crescent was 127.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% higher than the Amble average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Simonside Crescent has the 18th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Amble and the 213th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Simonside Crescent, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-01-28 | £109,647 |
| 11 Simonside Crescent, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-12-06 | £120,384 |
| 51 Simonside Crescent, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-12-13 | £93,038 |
| 59 Simonside Crescent, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2016-10-12 | £65,894 |
| 9 Simonside Crescent, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2007-05-03 | £110,224 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Row Primary School Red Row , NE61 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Primary School Station Road , North Broomhill NE65 9UT | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklington Church of England Controlled First School Acklington , NE65 9BW | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edwin Primary School King Edwin Primary School, South Avenue , NE65 0ND | 3out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amble Links Primary School Links Avenue , Links Estate NE65 0SA | - not rated | 5,205 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Calvert Spence College - Hadston Road Hadston Road , South Broomhill NE65 9SD | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Calvert Spence College - South Avenue South Avenue , Amble NE65 0ND | - not rated | 4,428 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 Tandoori | 4 The Precinct, Hadston | 193 yd | |
| Hadston House Cafe | Bondicar Road, Hadston | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chevington Sports & Social Club Limited | Hadston Road, Hadston | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chippy | 11 The Precinct, Hadston | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 7 The Precinct, Hadston | 198 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Druridge Bay Fitness Centre THE PRECINCT | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Druridge Bay Middle School (Closed) Hadston Road | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Druridge Community Playing Fields LINHOPE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 468 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 | 67.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.