Willowburn Trading Estate is in Alnwick and in Northumberland district. NE66 2PF 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 Willowburn Trading Estate, Alnwick, NE66 2PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE66 2PG, NE66 2PE, NE66 2PD, NE66 2QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE66 2PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.6% | 49.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 34.6% | 36.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 47% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 55.4% | 44.9% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 38.6% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 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 | 29.6% | 21% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.7% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 12.6% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 24.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 98.5% 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% | 98.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowburn Trading Estate was 260.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.6% higher than the Alnwick average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Willowburn Trading Estate has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Alnwick and the 85th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland County Council Willowburn Trading Estate, Alnwick, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £601,000 | 2018-11-22 | £749,072 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 768 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shilbottle Primary School Shilbottle Grange , Shilbottle NE66 2XQ | 2out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hipsburn Primary School Lesbury , NE66 3PX | 4out of 4 | 4,704 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 | 806 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 | 1,963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buffet Stop Cafe | Ash Close, Lionheart Enterprise Park | 374 yd | |
| Willowburn Sports & Leisure Centre | Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick | 415 yd | |
| Starbucks | Taylor Drive, Alnwick | 562 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Hawfinch Drive, Cawledge Business Park | 739 yd | |
| Alnwick Town Juniors Football Club | Taylor Drive, Alnwick | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Hotel | South Road, Alnwick | 600 yd | |
| Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd | Greensfield Industrial Estate, Alnwick | 603 yd | |
| Alnwick Town Football Club | St James Estate, Alnwick | 603 yd | |
| Alnwick Cricket Club (1837) Ltd | Weavers Way, Alnwick | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria House Fish & Chips | 22a Victoria Crescent, Alnwick | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | South Road, Alnwick | 365 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick | 415 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Taylor Drive, Alnwick | 562 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Victoria Terrace, Alnwick | 678 yd | |
| Lidl | South Road, Alnwick | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowburn Leisure Centre Willowburn Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Real Fitness UNIT 3A UNIT 3A SOUTH ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| St James Park (Alnwick Town Fc) ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES PARK ST JAMES ESTATE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Alnwick Rfc UNIT 3 UNIT 3 WILLOWBURN AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Alnwick Cricket Club WEAVERS WAY | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Lindisfarne Middle School LINDISFARNE ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| St Oswalds Independent School (Closed) South Road | 818 yd | |
| St Paul'S Rcva Middle School SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| The Duchess'S Community High School TAYLOR DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Thomas Percy Rc Middle School (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,082 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.