St James Estate, Alnwick, NE66 1BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE66 1BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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	51.2%	52.3%	1.1%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	48.8%	47.7%	-1.1%	49.0%	-1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NE66 1BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.4%	50.8%	12.4%	37.9%	12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	33.2%	28.1%	-5.1%	44.2%	-16.1%
Separated	2.6%	0.5%	-2.1%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	18.9%	14.1%	-4.8%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	6.8%	6.5%	-0.3%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.3%	39.8%	4.5%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	35.3%	37.6%	2.3%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	18.1%	17.6%	-0.5%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	6.5%	5%	-1.5%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 19%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.2%	25%	-8.2%	18.2%	6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	11.4%	-2.3%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.6%	12.5%	-10.1%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	6%	3.9%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	25.5%	13.9%	16.9%	8.6%
Degree or Similar	13.7%	19%	5.3%	33.8%	-14.8%
Other	3.2%	0.5%	-2.7%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
White	99.1%	100%	0.9%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	96.7%	95.9%	-0.8%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	1.4%	3.2%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	95.9%	-0.4%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.6%	76.7%	-5.1%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
No passport held	25.2%	13.5%	11.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.8%	37.2%	5.6%
Christian	51.8%	46.2%	5.6%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is St James Estate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Estate was 342.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 183.5% higher than the Alnwick average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

St James Estate has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Alnwick and the 56th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE66 1BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on St James Estate are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Alnwick.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St James Estate, Alnwick, NE66 1BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE66 1BQ

Average Price
£165,168

Semi-Detached
£159,687

Terraced
£167,909

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St James Estate

Average Price
£157,678

Semi-Detached
£159,721

Terraced
£156,426

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St James EstateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 St James Estate, Alnwick, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£174,000	2022-05-20	£198,197
51 St James Estate, Alnwick, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2021-01-15	£123,050
28 St James Estate, Alnwick, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£112,100	2020-10-23	£142,685
18 St James Estate, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2019-10-11	£164,887
38 St James Estate, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£102,000	2019-03-22	£145,277

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE66 1BQ

Employment

NE66 1BQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	34
Retired	32
Self-Employed	14
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick South Road , NE66 2NU	- not rated	735 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL	4out of 4	740 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ	3out of 4	1,556 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shilbottle Primary School Shilbottle Grange , Shilbottle NE66 2XQ	2out of 4	4,401 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hipsburn Primary School Lesbury , NE66 3PX	4out of 4	5,192 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Duchess's Community High School Taylor Drive , NE66 2DH	3out of 4	721 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barndale House School Howling Lane , NE66 1DQ	3out of 4	1,594 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Country Kitchen Alnwick	Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick	431 yd
Willowburn Sports & Leisure Centre	Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick	442 yd
Starbucks	Taylor Drive, Alnwick	528 yd
Weavers Cafe	Swordy Drive, Alnwick	641 yd
Alnwick Town Juniors Football Club	Taylor Drive, Alnwick	694 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd	Greensfield Industrial Estate, Alnwick	113 yd
Alnwick Town Football Club	St James Estate, Alnwick	113 yd
Alnwick Cricket Club (1837) Ltd	Weavers Way, Alnwick	274 yd
The Oaks Hotel	South Road, Alnwick	594 yd
Alnwick Masonic Hall	Prudhoe Street, Alnwick	1,010 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Victoria House Fish & Chips	22a Victoria Crescent, Alnwick		295 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	Victoria Terrace, Alnwick	331 yd
Aldi	South Road, Alnwick	383 yd
Sainsbury's	Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick	442 yd
Marks & Spencer	Taylor Drive, Alnwick	528 yd
Lidl	South Road, Alnwick	616 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St James Park (Alnwick Town Fc) ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES ESTATE	grass pitches	193 yd
Willowburn Leisure Centre Willowburn Avenue	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	216 yd
Alnwick Cricket Club WEAVERS WAY	grass pitches	276 yd
Lindisfarne Middle School LINDISFARNE ROAD	grass pitches	308 yd
Alnwick Rfc UNIT 3 UNIT 3 WILLOWBURN AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	351 yd
Real Fitness UNIT 3A UNIT 3A SOUTH ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE	health and fitness suite	447 yd
Thomas Percy Rc Middle School (Closed)	grass pitches	593 yd
The Duchess'S Community High School TAYLOR DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	609 yd
St Paul'S Rcva Middle School SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches	753 yd
St Oswalds Independent School (Closed) South Road		756 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE66 1BQ