NE19 1HB is a safe, established residential area on Brierley Gardens, 0.1km from Otterburn in Otterburn. Administratively it sits within Bellingham ward and the Hexham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE19 1HB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE19 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00139981 (shared with 1 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIERLEY GARDENS, NE19 1HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIERLEY GARDENS, NE19 1HB.
145
46
£ 40,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE19 1HB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in NE19 1HB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE19 1HB. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 105,000
15 sales · Mean £ 102,233
Semi-Detached
£ 82,000
3 sales · Mean £ 88,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE19 1HB has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Otterburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Otterburn Mill0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Otterburn Castle0.2 km
- Woodhill Hall0.9 km
- Le Petit Chateau0.2 km
- The Butterchurn B&B Ltd0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Rena's Country Kitchen0.5 km
- The Border Reiver0.3 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Percy Arms0.1 km
- Percy Arms0.2 km
- Border Reiver0.4 km
- Border Reiver0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE191HB · Data under Open Government Licence