The NE61 6ST postcode is in Northumberland, Northumberland postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the NE61 6ST area, explore the NE61 6ST Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NE61 |
| Ward | Choppington |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Guide Post & Stakeford |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Blyth and Ashington |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Choppington |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wansbeck |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8643 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Endeavouring social renters / Sparse English and Welsh Countryside, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Bothal(0.23 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Pegswood(1.04 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(9.85 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of NE616ST is 305 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1387), Below 14 (1332), and Between 45 to 54 (1210).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 297 people, followed by White: Irish with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 72 adults have No qualifications, while 50 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (312), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (231).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (171), followed by No religion (121).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Never worked and long-term unemployed (49) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (39), and Semi-routine occupations (38).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (459), and 298 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1606) and European Union EU-14 (16).