Lee Avenue is in Shilbottle, Alnwick and in Alnwick district. NE66 2UL is located in the Shilbottle 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 Lee Avenue, Shilbottle, Alnwick, NE66 2UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE66 2UN, NE66 2XW, NE66 2WX, NE66 2YQ, NE66 2JJ, NE66 2UW, NE66 2HF, NE66 2UP, NE66 2XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE66 2UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.6% | 36.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 45.5% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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% | 40.8% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 39% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 16.7% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 15.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 22% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 22% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 98.2% | 99.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lee Avenue was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Amble average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lee Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Amble and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 428.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Lee Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-06 | £155,888 |
| 89 Lee Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2019-10-11 | £163,859 |
| 87 Lee Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-10-11 | £165,259 |
| 89 Lee Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-06-02 | £86,875 |
| 87 Lee Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2017-04-10 | £157,400 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shilbottle Primary School Shilbottle Grange , Shilbottle NE66 2XQ | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shilbottle Primary School Shilbottle Grange , Shilbottle NE66 2XQ | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School South Road , NE66 2NU | - not rated | 4,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick South Road , NE66 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL | - not rated | 4,738 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 | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duchess's Community High School Taylor Drive , NE66 2DH | 2out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Lindisfarne Middle School Lindisfarne Road , NE66 1AX | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Middle School South Road , NE66 2NU | - not rated | 4,677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alnwick the Dukes Middle School Hope House Lane , NE66 1UN | - not rated | 4,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Independent School South Road , NE66 2NU | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven Community Room | 1 The Haven, Shilbottle | 123 yd | |
| Shilbottle Children & Young Peoples Project (SCYPP) | Grange Road, Shilbottle | 593 yd | |
| The Running Fox Cafe Ltd | Farne Road, Shilbottle | 722 yd | |
| Lal Khazana | Deanmoor Road, Shilbottle | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pizza | Percy Road, Shilbottle | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shilbottle Colliery Welfare Recreation Ground GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 49 yd |
| Village Farm Health Club MIDDLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 448 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.