Royal Oak Gardens is in Alnwick and in Alnwick district. NE66 2DA is located in the Alnwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royal Oak Gardens, Alnwick, NE66 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE66 2PD, NE66 2NZ, NE66 2PS, NE66 2PY, NE66 2NF, NE66 2PB, NE66 2PA, NE66 2PR, NE66 2PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE66 2DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54.3% | 53% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE66 2DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.8% | 16.2% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 53.7% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 23.2% | 20.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
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 | 39% | 40.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 31.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 19.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 29.1% | 16.1% | -13.0% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 33.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 13.8% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 11.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 99.1% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.9% | 96.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| 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% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 68.9% | 46.2% | 22.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Oak Gardens was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.5% lower than the Alnwick average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Royal Oak Gardens has the lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Alnwick and the 8th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Royal Oak Gardens, Alnwick, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-01-28 | £386,299 |
| 34 Royal Oak Gardens, Alnwick, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2023-08-04 | £431,814 |
| 38 Royal Oak Gardens, Alnwick, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-04 | £375,024 |
| 17 Royal Oak Gardens, Alnwick, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-09 | £276,822 |
| 9 Royal Oak Gardens, Alnwick, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2022-09-09 | £434,144 |
NE66 2DA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE66 2DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shilbottle Primary School Shilbottle Grange , Shilbottle NE66 2XQ | 2out of 4 | 4,667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipsburn Primary School Lesbury , NE66 3PX | 4out of 4 | 4,908 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 | 1,156 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 | 1,650 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 | 635 yd | |
| The Buffet Stop Cafe | Ash Close, Lionheart Enterprise Park | 695 yd | |
| Halo Retreat | Wagonway Road, Alnwick | 738 yd | |
| Country Kitchen Alnwick | Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick | 753 yd | |
| Willowburn Sports & Leisure Centre | Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Hotel | South Road, Alnwick | 197 yd | |
| Alnwick Town Football Club | St James Estate, Alnwick | 615 yd | |
| Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd | Greensfield Industrial Estate, Alnwick | 615 yd | |
| Alnwick Cricket Club (1837) Ltd | Weavers Way, Alnwick | 824 yd | |
| The Ale Gate Ltd | 25 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria House Fish & Chips | 22a Victoria Crescent, Alnwick | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | South Road, Alnwick | 185 yd | |
| Lidl | South Road, Alnwick | 487 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Victoria Terrace, Alnwick | 504 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick | 771 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Taylor Drive, Alnwick | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Real Fitness UNIT 3A UNIT 3A SOUTH ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| St Oswalds Independent School (Closed) South Road | 406 yd | |
| St Paul'S Rcva Middle School SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Willowburn Leisure Centre Willowburn Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Lindisfarne Middle School LINDISFARNE ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| St James Park (Alnwick Town Fc) ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES ESTATE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Alnwick Cricket Club WEAVERS WAY | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Alnwick Rfc UNIT 3 UNIT 3 WILLOWBURN AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Alnwick Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS PRUDHOE STREET | tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Alnwick Squash Club Ltd BONDGATE WITHOUT | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 996 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.