Howling Lane is in Alnwick and in Alnwick district. NE66 1DN 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 Howling Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE66 1ED, NE66 1NH, NE66 1LW, NE66 1LP, NE66 1LH, NE66 1DL, NE66 1DW, NE66 1LR, NE66 1EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE66 1DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.9% | 54.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 45.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 37.4% | 37.5% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 33.3% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68%) 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 | 45% | 35.6% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 23.7% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 1DN this area, 33% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 33% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 14.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 17.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 100% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 93.6% | 94.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 93.6% | 94.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33% | 13.5% | 19.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howling Lane was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Alnwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howling Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Alnwick and the 449th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 89.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19A Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2024-04-11 | £81,508 |
| 19 Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2020-01-16 | £170,252 |
| 24 Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-06-28 | £118,739 |
| 19A Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2018-11-21 | £210,325 |
| 19 Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-01-06 | £143,364 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE66 1DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick South Road , NE66 2NU | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barndale House School Howling Lane , NE66 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherkhan | 2 Market Place, Alnwick | 514 yd | |
| Alnwick Ice Cream Parlour | 36 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 536 yd | |
| Origami Cafe | 5 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 540 yd | |
| Mumbai Flavours | 15 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 540 yd | |
| Grannies Tearoom & Delicatessen | 18 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Working Mens Club | 23 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 430 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | 11 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 430 yd | |
| Adam & Eve | 3 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 430 yd | |
| Mailhouse | 25 Fenkle Street, Alnwick | 501 yd | |
| The Tavern Steakhouse & Lodge | 7 Fenkle Street, Alnwick | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigis | 50 Sycamore Avenue, Alnwick | 365 yd | |
| Pizza Royale | 9 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 430 yd | |
| Alnwick Flame | 15 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 430 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 8 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 475 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 3 Narrowgate, Alnwick | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Fenkle Street, Alnwick | 502 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 48 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 618 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 40-42 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 642 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 | 110 yd |
| Alwynside Ground Lower Barresdale | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| The Duchess'S Community High School (Closed) Howling Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| No Limits Health & Fitness Studio (Alnwick) 8-10 8-10 FENKLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Alnwick Dukes Middle School (Closed) Hope House Lane | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Alnwick Squash Club Ltd BONDGATE WITHOUT | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 846 yd |
| Alnwick Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS PRUDHOE STREET | tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Alnwick Castle Golf Club SWANSFIELD PARK SWANSFIELD PARK | golf | 975 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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 | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.