NE68 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 110 active and 8 retired postcodes.
The majority of NE68 (64% of postcodes) consists of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. A further 16% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. Overall, NE68 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in NE68 are around £298k, up 2.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE68 at 114 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 NE68 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Northumberland, North East
NE68 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE68 postcode area.
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Population1,681
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Avg Age52
payments
Avg Income£ 35,000 /yr
work
Employed43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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9/10family_restroomFamily
3/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
3/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
6/10trending_upInvestment
10/10psychology
Area Character
NE68 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 68% 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 £298k. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
home £298,300 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.8%
Economic Activity
43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour32
Other theft23
Public order20
Shoplifting11
school Local Schools
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Seahouses Primary School
Good88 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boots UK Ltd
- Costcutter
- Harvest Home BK224
- Corklee News
- Cubby's
- + 15 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Dunelm House Guest House
- Holly Trees Bed & Breakfast
- Horncliffe Guesthouse
- Links Hotel
- Longstone House Hotel
- + 8 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar
- Elan Pizzeria
- Hook
- Indian Brasserie NE Ltd
- Insieme
- + 8 more
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Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative
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Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bamburgh Castle Inn
- Farne Lodge
- Schooner Inn
- Seahouses & District Social Club
- The Black Swan
- + 1 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- King Kebab
- Seahouses Chinese Takeaway
- Spitting Feathers Deli
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Area Profile: NE68 · Data under Open Government Licence