Highcliffe is in Spittal, Berwick-Upon-Tweed and in Berwick-Upon-Tweed district. TD15 2JL is located in the Berwick East 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 Highcliffe, Spittal, Berwick-upon-tweed, TD15 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TD15 2JS, TD15 2JU, TD15 2JR, TD15 2JJ, TD15 2JA, TD15 2RS, TD15 2JN, TD15 2JT, TD15 2WL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TD15 2JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46% | 49.7% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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% | 35.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 41.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 43.9% | 46.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 33.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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% | 23% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 11.5% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 23.5% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 100% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 93.6% | 91.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highcliffe was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% lower than the Berwick East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highcliffe has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Berwick East and the 508th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Highcliffe, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-10-17 | £110,000 |
| 188 Highcliffe, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-07-21 | £151,636 |
| 149 Highcliffe, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-01-23 | £150,120 |
| 144 Highcliffe, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2022-10-14 | £138,729 |
| 198 Highcliffe, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-03-08 | £131,386 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spittal Community School Main Street , Spittal TD15 1RD | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweedmouth Prior Park First School Dean Drive , Tweedmouth TD15 2DB | 2out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweedmouth West First School Osborne Road , TD15 2HS | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School, Berwick Prince Edward Road , Tweedmouth TD15 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scremerston First School Scremerston , TD15 2RB | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Academy Adams Drive , Spittal TD15 2JF | 1out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweedmouth Community Middle School Billendean Terrace , Spittal TD15 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berwick Middle School Lovaine Terrace , TD15 1LA | 3out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Special School Grove Gardens , Tweedmouth TD15 2EN | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge Towers School , TD15 2XQ | - not rated | 4,956 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Hotel | 118 Main Street, Spittal | 515 yd | |
| Spittal Bowling Club | Sea Road, Spittal | 618 yd | |
| The Albion Inn | 10 Main Street, Spittal | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berwick Academy ADAMS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Spittal First School MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Billendean Road BILLENDEAN ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Tweedmouth Community Middle School BILLENDEAN TERRACE | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| The Swan Centre For Leisure Northumberland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.