Alwynside is in Alnwick and in Alnwick district. NE66 1DL is located in the Alnwick 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 Alwynside, Alnwick, NE66 1DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE66 1DW, NE66 1DN, NE66 1LW, NE66 1DS, NE66 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE66 1DL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 48.1% | 47% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 53% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 30.4% | 37% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 47.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 42.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 19.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around NE66 1DL this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 30% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 17.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alwynside was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Alnwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alwynside has the 13th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alnwick and the 326th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Alwynside, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-12-02 | £154,085 |
| 34 Alwynside, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2024-04-24 | £149,270 |
| 40 Alwynside, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-02-23 | £215,046 |
| 2 Alwynside, Alnwick, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-07-14 | £184,167 |
| 39 Alwynside, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-03-31 | £113,818 |
NE66 1DL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ | - not rated | 205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School South Road , NE66 2NU | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchess's Community High School Taylor Drive , NE66 2DH | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duchess's Community High School Taylor Drive , NE66 2DH | 2out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick the Dukes Middle School Hope House Lane , NE66 1UN | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Middle School South Road , NE66 2NU | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alnwick Lindisfarne Middle School Lindisfarne Road , NE66 1AX | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barndale School Howling Lane , NE66 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Independent School South Road , NE66 2NU | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Ice Cream Parlour | 36 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 558 yd | |
| Grannies Tearoom & Delicatessen | 18 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 601 yd | |
| Backyard Beach Club | 28 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 601 yd | |
| Origami Cafe | 5 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 604 yd | |
| Mumbai Flavours | 15 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Working Mens Club | 23 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 570 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | 11 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 570 yd | |
| Adam & Eve | 3 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 570 yd | |
| Mailhouse | 25 Fenkle Street, Alnwick | 583 yd | |
| The Tavern Steakhouse & Lodge | 7 Fenkle Street, Alnwick | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigis | 50 Sycamore Avenue, Alnwick | 466 yd | |
| Pizza Royale | 9 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 570 yd | |
| Alnwick Flame | 15 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 570 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 8 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 594 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 3 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Fenkle Street, Alnwick | 584 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 48 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 700 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 40-42 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Community Centre ALNWICK C OF E SCHOOL HOUSE ALNWICK C OF E SCHOOL HOUSE HOWLING LANE | artificial grass pitch | 176 yd |
| Alwynside Ground Lower Barresdale | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| The Duchess'S Community High School (Closed) Howling Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| No Limits Health & Fitness Studio (Alnwick) 8-10 8-10 FENKLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Alnwick Dukes Middle School (Closed) Hope House Lane | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Alnwick Squash Club Ltd BONDGATE WITHOUT | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 977 yd |
| Alnwick Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS PRUDHOE STREET | tennis courts | 1,010 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.