NE68 7SX is in Shoreston, Seahouses and Berwick-Upon-Tweed district. NE68 7SX is located in the Bamburgh 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 Shoreston, Seahouses, NE68 7SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE68 7SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.3% | 0.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NE68 7SX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 15.5% | 19.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 59.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 38.5% | 40.4% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 19.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24.8% | 16.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 37% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NE68 7SX was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% higher than the Bamburgh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
NE68 7SX has the 12th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bamburgh and the 526th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clashope, Seahouses, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £844,220 | 2024-10-30 | £877,091 |
| Shoreston Hall, Seahouses, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2022-11-21 | £2,527,925 |
| West House, Seahouses, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2020-11-06 | £609,268 |
| Clashope, Seahouses, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2015-06-26 | £841,253 |
| Shoreston House, Seahouses, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2013-02-28 | £898,983 |
NE68 7SX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE68 7SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 NE68 7SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 143 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahouses Primary School James Street , NE68 7YF | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 25.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 25.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.