Aydon Crescent is in Alnwick and in Alnwick district. NE66 1QZ 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 Aydon Crescent, Alnwick, NE66 1QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE66 1RD, NE66 1QY, NE66 1QU, NE66 1RE, NE66 1RB, NE66 1RL, NE66 1QX, NE66 2NX, NE66 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE66 1QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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% | 48.9% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47% | 51.1% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 22.1% | 36.1% | 14.0% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 45.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.6% | 44.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.6% | 10.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 37% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.8% | 97% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aydon Crescent was 105.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the Alnwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aydon Crescent has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Alnwick and the 313th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aydon Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-04-24 | £207,188 |
| 5 Aydon Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-03-19 | £208,751 |
| 4 Aydon Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-05 | £175,968 |
| 8 Aydon Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-09-25 | £175,758 |
| 6 Aydon Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2019-08-30 | £186,565 |
NE66 1QZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL | 4out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shilbottle Primary School Shilbottle Grange , Shilbottle NE66 2XQ | 2out of 4 | 4,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipsburn Primary School Lesbury , NE66 3PX | 4out of 4 | 5,337 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,209 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 | 1,246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barter Books | Wagonway Road, Alnwick | 254 yd | |
| Halo Retreat | Wagonway Road, Alnwick | 345 yd | |
| Country Kitchen Alnwick | Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick | 389 yd | |
| The Plough Boutique Inn | 24 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 572 yd | |
| The Bakery Cafe | Denwick Lane, Alnwick | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Hotel | South Road, Alnwick | 281 yd | |
| Alnwick Town Football Club | St James Estate, Alnwick | 448 yd | |
| Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd | Greensfield Industrial Estate, Alnwick | 448 yd | |
| The Ale Gate Ltd | 25 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 595 yd | |
| The Fleece | 49 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria House Fish & Chips | 22a Victoria Crescent, Alnwick | 270 yd | |
| Pizza Rosso | 25 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 797 yd | |
| Subway | Market Place, Alnwick | 948 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 8 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 958 yd | |
| Alnwick Flame | 15 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | South Road, Alnwick | 126 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Victoria Terrace, Alnwick | 188 yd | |
| Aldi | South Road, Alnwick | 363 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick | 892 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 40-42 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Real Fitness UNIT 3A UNIT 3A SOUTH ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| St Paul'S Rcva Middle School SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| St Oswalds Independent School (Closed) South Road | 312 yd | |
| Lindisfarne Middle School LINDISFARNE ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Alnwick Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS PRUDHOE STREET | tennis courts | 518 yd |
| Alnwick Dukes Middle School (Closed) Hope House Lane | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Alnwick Squash Club Ltd BONDGATE WITHOUT | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 618 yd |
| St James Park (Alnwick Town Fc) ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES ESTATE | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Alnwick Cricket Club WEAVERS WAY | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Thomas Percy Rc Middle School (Closed) | grass pitches | 640 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.