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.
NE66 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE66 postcode area.
17,915
50
£ 37,880 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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
Swansfield Park Primary School
Branton Community Primary School
Shilbottle Primary School
Hipsburn Primary School
Longhoughton Church of England Primary School
Whittingham Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Boots UK Ltd
- A World of Difference
- Nonakie BK83
- Alnwick Castle Gift Shop
- Alnwick News
- + 47 more
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
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Adam & Eve
- Alnmouth & Lesbury Cricket Club
- Alnmouth Ex-Servicemen's Club
- Alnwick Castle Golf Club
- Alnwick Cricket Club (1837) Ltd
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Alnmouth Golf Club
- Alnmouth Village Golf Club Ltd
- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust
- Alnwick Ice Cream Parlour
- Alnwick Playhouse
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi
- Lidl
- Marks & Spencer
- Morrisons
- Nisa Bondgate
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Alnwick Flame
- Chop Suey House
- Embers
- Embers
- Hot Wok
- + 7 more
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