James Street is in Seahouses and in Berwick-Upon-Tweed district. NE68 7YE 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 James Street, Seahouses, NE68 7YE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE68 7YA, NE68 7YT, NE68 7YD, NE68 7YW, NE68 7YH, NE68 7YU, NE68 7YL, NE68 7YN, NE68 7TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE68 7YE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.8% | 33% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 40.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 13% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 36.9% | 43.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 35.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 19.1% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 12.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 24% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.9% | 97.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 98.2% | 97.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Bamburgh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bamburgh and the 194th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2013-12-11 | £211,410 |
| 44 James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2007-05-29 | £215,166 |
NE68 7YE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7YE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahouses Development Trust | 69 Stone Close, Seahouses | 143 yd | |
| Insieme | 52a Main Street, North Sunderland | 261 yd | |
| Elan Pizzeria | 68 Main Street, North Sunderland | 261 yd | |
| Spice House | 52 Main Street, North Sunderland | 261 yd | |
| Seahouses Cafe | 2 King Street, Seahouses | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahouses & District Social Club | 126 Main Street, North Sunderland | 231 yd | |
| Schooner Inn | 28 North Street, Seahouses | 507 yd | |
| Farne Lodge | 145 Main Street, North Sunderland | 558 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 2 Union Street, Seahouses | 604 yd | |
| The Real Taste of Northumberland | Seahouses | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahouses Chinese Takeaway | 55 Main Street, North Sunderland | 289 yd | |
| King Kebab | 2 King Street, Seahouses | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 41 Main Street, North Sunderland | 399 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seahouses Middle School (Closed) James Street | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| The Ocean Club SEAFIELD OCEAN CLUB SEAFIELD OCEAN CLUB SEAFIELD CARAVAN PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| Seahouses Golf Club | golf | 604 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.