NE48 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 428 active and 64 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE48 (41%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (27%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. Overall, NE48 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in NE48 are around £126k, down 43.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE48 at 118 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE48 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NE48 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE48 postcode area.
4,256
49
£ 39,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE48's 61% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £126k. Property prices are trending down 43.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Canning Street Primary School
St Johns Primary School
Bellingham Primary School
Greenhaugh Primary School
Kielder Primary School and Nursery
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School
Wark Church of England Primary School
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Slimming World Franchise
- Bellingham Garage Services
- Northumbrian Salt Cellar (Northumbrian Sausage Company)
- Parkside Pharmacy
- Tower Knowe Visitor Centre
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Battlesteads Hotel
- Bridgeford Farm
- Cheviot Hotel
- Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast
- Falstone Barns
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Carriages at The Golf Club
- Dukes Pantry
- Falconry Days
- Falstone Tea Room & Craft Shop
- Fountain Cottage Cafe Ltd
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Happy Valley
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Barrasford Arms Hotel
- Barrasford Park Caravan Site
- Bay Horse Inn
- Bellingham Golf Club
- Bellingham Masonic Hall
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative
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