NE70 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 127 active and 9 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE70 (50%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (34%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a countryside community of working families and retired residents. Overall, NE70 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in NE70 are around £250k, down 9.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE70 at 153 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 52 — 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 NE70 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Northumberland, North East
NE70 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE70 postcode area.
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Population1,738
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Avg Age52
payments
Avg Income£ 35,000 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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9/10family_restroomFamily
6/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
4/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
Area Character
NE70 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £250k. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
home £250,058 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.5%
Economic Activity
46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour43
Other theft28
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order24
school Local Schools
P
Belford Primary School
Good79 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Budle Bay Croft
- Lucker Mill House Bed & Breakfast
- Market Cross Guest House
- Post Office House Bed & Breakfast
- The Farmhouse Guest House
- + 1 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Apple Inn
- Belford Golf Club
- Blue Bell Hotel
- The Black Swan Hotel
- The Kaims
- + 3 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Swinhoe Farm Riding Centre
- Beau Monde Salon & Spa
- Bell View Cafe
- Sunnyhills Farm Shop
- The School House
- + 1 more
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Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-op
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Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Adderstone Services
- Belford Newsagents
- Budle Bay Campsite
- Ken Moat Confectionery
- Waren Caravan Park Shop
- + 1 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- John Dory Fish & Chip Shop
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Area Profile: NE70 · Data under Open Government Licence