Area Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE66 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE66 postcode area.

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Population

17,915

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,880 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

NE66 is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £227k. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.

home £227,681 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE66 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 992 active and 213 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NE66 (18%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (12%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE66 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NE66 are around £227k, down 25.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE66 at 226 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 50 — 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 NE66 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1249
Anti-social behaviour941
Criminal damage and arson486
Public order327
Shoplifting299

school Local Schools

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Swansfield Park Primary School

Outstanding365 pupils
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Branton Community Primary School

Good18 pupils
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Shilbottle Primary School

Good101 pupils
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Hipsburn Primary School

Outstanding102 pupils
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Longhoughton Church of England Primary School

Good88 pupils
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Whittingham Church of England Primary School

Good101 pupils
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good124 pupils
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Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School

Good52 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Lord James Percy
  • M&Co
  • Origin Designed Ltd
  • Pippins Shop
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Aln House Bed & Breakfast
  • Alnwick Lodge
  • Alnwick Youth Hostel
  • Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast
  • Bilton Barns Guest House
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • The Tankerville Arms
  • The Tanners Arms
  • The Tavern Steakhouse & Lodge
  • Adam & Eve
  • Alnmouth & Lesbury Cricket Club
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Alnmouth Golf Club
  • Alnmouth Village Golf Club Ltd
  • Alnwick District Playhouse Trust
  • Alnwick Ice Cream Parlour
  • Alnwick Playhouse
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Lidl
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Morrisons
  • Nisa Bondgate
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Alnwick Flame
  • Chop Suey House
  • Embers
  • Embers
  • Hot Wok
  • + 7 more