Area Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE49 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE49 postcode area.

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Population

4,167

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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2/10
workEmployment
4/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE49's 65% 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 £232k. Property prices are trending up 17.6% year-on-year.

home £232,428 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE49 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 285 active and 53 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NE49 (21%) is characterised by a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (18%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE49 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NE49 are around £232k, up 17.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE49 at 232 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 NE49 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences316
Anti-social behaviour235
Public order109
Criminal damage and arson89
Other theft70

school Local Schools

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Wingrove Primary School

Good469 pupils
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Outstanding1423 pupils
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Sacred Heart Primary School

Good242 pupils
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Haltwhistle Primary Academy

Outstanding255 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Ashcroft Guest House
  • Chare Close Bed & Breakfast
  • Glendale Leisure
  • Grey Bull Bed & Breakfast
  • Kellah Farm Bed & Breakfast
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Haltwhistle Masonic Hall
  • Wallace Arms
  • Yont The Cleugh Caravan Park
  • Centre Of Britain Hotel
  • Haltwhistle & District Working Mens Club
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bonnie's
  • Brew Bar
  • Hadrians Wall Caravan & Camping Site
  • Haltwhistle Leisure Centre
  • Harun's Indian Restaurant
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Haltwhistle Tandoori
  • Fryery
  • Lucky Palace
  • Oceans Takeaway / Cafe
  • The Yellow Bird Cafe
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Billy Bell
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Edens Lawn Service Station
  • Haltwhistle Butchers
  • Haltwhistle Camping & Caravaning Club Site
  • + 5 more