Victoria Crescent is in Alnwick and in Alnwick district. NE66 1RG 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 Victoria Crescent, Alnwick, NE66 1RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE66 1RE, NE66 1RB, NE66 1RF, NE66 1RD, NE66 1AY, NE66 1RJ, NE66 1AT, NE66 1RQ, NE66 1QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE66 1RG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 51.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 31% | 33.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 43.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 11.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 36.7% | 37.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 44.7% | 41.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 18.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 26.9% | 24.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 19.5% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 19% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Crescent was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Alnwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Crescent has the 20th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Alnwick and the 440th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

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 Victoria Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2024-04-26 | £240,678 |
| 4 Victoria Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2021-11-11 | £181,633 |
| 1 Victoria Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-08-09 | £216,307 |
| 7 Victoria Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-07-19 | £165,722 |
| 7 Victoria Crescent, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-04-08 | £127,685 |
NE66 1RG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick South Road , NE66 2NU | - not rated | 474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shilbottle Primary School Shilbottle Grange , Shilbottle NE66 2XQ | 2out of 4 | 4,800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipsburn Primary School Lesbury , NE66 3PX | 4out of 4 | 5,408 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 | 1,115 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 | 1,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Kitchen Alnwick | Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick | 239 yd | |
| Barter Books | Wagonway Road, Alnwick | 328 yd | |
| Halo Retreat | Wagonway Road, Alnwick | 388 yd | |
| The Plough Boutique Inn | 24 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 620 yd | |
| Caffe Tirreno | 45 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Town Football Club | St James Estate, Alnwick | 330 yd | |
| Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd | Greensfield Industrial Estate, Alnwick | 330 yd | |
| The Oaks Hotel | South Road, Alnwick | 416 yd | |
| Alnwick Cricket Club (1837) Ltd | Weavers Way, Alnwick | 485 yd | |
| The Tanners Arms | 2-4 Hotspur Place, Alnwick | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria House Fish & Chips | 22a Victoria Crescent, Alnwick | 126 yd | |
| Pizza Rosso | 25 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 814 yd | |
| Alnwick Flame | 15 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 940 yd | |
| Pizza Royale | 9 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 940 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 8 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Victoria Terrace, Alnwick | 70 yd | |
| Lidl | South Road, Alnwick | 254 yd | |
| Aldi | South Road, Alnwick | 412 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick | 831 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Taylor Drive, Alnwick | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Real Fitness UNIT 3A UNIT 3A SOUTH ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Lindisfarne Middle School LINDISFARNE ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| St Paul'S Rcva Middle School SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| St Oswalds Independent School (Closed) South Road | 467 yd | |
| Alnwick Cricket Club WEAVERS WAY | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Thomas Percy Rc Middle School (Closed) | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| St James Park (Alnwick Town Fc) ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES ESTATE | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Alnwick Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS PRUDHOE STREET | tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Alnwick Dukes Middle School (Closed) Hope House Lane | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Willowburn Leisure Centre Willowburn Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.