Allerburn Lea, Alnwick, NE66 2NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE66 2NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.8%	51%	-2.8%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	46.2%	49%	2.8%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 2NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.4% 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	20.4%	15.5%	-4.9%	37.9%	-22.4%
Married: Opposite sex	70.4%	70.4%	0.0%	44.2%	26.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0.9%	2.8%	1.9%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	6.1%	4.7%	-1.4%	9.1%	-4.4%
Widowed	2.2%	5.6%	3.4%	6.1%	-0.5%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	61.3%	50%	-11.3%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	28.4%	39.4%	11.0%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	6.8%	7.7%	0.9%	12.7%	-5.0%
Bad health	3.1%	2.8%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 2NQ this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.1%	4.7%	-1.4%	18.2%	-13.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	6.6%	-6.9%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	22.6%	2.6%	13.4%	9.2%
Apprenticeship	3%	4.7%	1.7%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	15.6%	0.8%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	41.3%	45.8%	4.5%	33.8%	12.0%
Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
White	99.7%	99.2%	-0.5%	81.4%	17.8%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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%	97.6%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	97.6%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	76.7%	15.6%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.3%	37.2%	-2.9%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Allerburn Lea Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allerburn Lea was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Alnwick average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in NE66 2NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Allerburn Lea are based on 476 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Alnwick.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Allerburn Lea, Alnwick, NE66 2NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE66 2NQ

Average Price
£317,853

Semi-Detached
£376,030

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£316,712

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Allerburn Lea

Average Price
£362,031

Semi-Detached
£348,886

Terraced
£406,805

Detached
£361,912

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Allerburn LeaStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Allerburn Lea, Alnwick, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£279,950	2025-05-19	£279,950
56 Allerburn Lea, Alnwick, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£257,000	2024-12-17	£268,025
65 Allerburn Lea, Alnwick, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-10-18	£290,902
83 Allerburn Lea, Alnwick, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2024-05-20	£416,440
90 Allerburn Lea, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-12-08	£383,769

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE66 2NQ

Employment

NE66 2NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	22
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	28
Education	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	10
Construction	9
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	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	313 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL	4out of 4	818 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ	3out of 4	1,397 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hipsburn Primary School Lesbury , NE66 3PX	4out of 4	5,196 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shilbottle Primary School Shilbottle Grange , Shilbottle NE66 2XQ	2out of 4	5,264 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,726 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barndale House School Howling Lane , NE66 1DQ	3out of 4	1,376 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bakery Cafe	Denwick Lane, Alnwick	338 yd
The Pavillion Cafe	Denwick Lane, Alnwick	338 yd
The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed	Denwick Lane, Alnwick	338 yd
Barter Books	Wagonway Road, Alnwick	561 yd
Halo Retreat	Wagonway Road, Alnwick	626 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Oaks Hotel	South Road, Alnwick	466 yd
The Ale Gate Ltd	25 Bondgate Without, Alnwick	721 yd
The Fleece	49 Bondgate Without, Alnwick	730 yd
The Tanners Arms	2-4 Hotspur Place, Alnwick	794 yd
Alnwick Masonic Hall	Prudhoe Street, Alnwick	985 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victoria House Fish & Chips	22a Victoria Crescent, Alnwick	882 yd
Pizza Rosso	25 Bondgate Within, Alnwick	912 yd
The Fryery	The Peth, Alnwick	1,021 yd
Subway	Market Place, Alnwick	1,048 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	South Road, Alnwick	525 yd
Aldi	South Road, Alnwick	728 yd
The Co-operative	Victoria Terrace, Alnwick	798 yd
Poundstretcher	40-42 Bondgate Within, Alnwick	986 yd
Nisa Local	48 Bondgate Within, Alnwick	1,013 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Oswalds Independent School (Closed) South Road		302 yd
St Paul'S Rcva Middle School SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches	308 yd
Real Fitness UNIT 3A UNIT 3A SOUTH ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE	health and fitness suite	602 yd
Alnwick Squash Club Ltd BONDGATE WITHOUT	health and fitness suite, squash courts	748 yd
Alnwick Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS PRUDHOE STREET	tennis courts	807 yd
Alnwick Dukes Middle School (Closed) Hope House Lane	grass pitches	1,014 yd
Lindisfarne Middle School LINDISFARNE ROAD	grass pitches	1,075 yd
No Limits Health & Fitness Studio (Alnwick) 8-10 8-10 FENKLE STREET	health and fitness suite	1,081 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.59 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.59 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE66 2NQ