Is NE20 0DR a safe place to live?

Yes, NE20 0DR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NE20 0DR?

The population for the NE20 0DR area is approximately 458 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE20 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE20 0DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

458

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE20 0DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE20 0DR spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE20 0DR is a safe, established residential area located 1.4km from Belsay in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Ponteland East and Stannington ward and the Hexham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE20 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00139823 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE20 0DR. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NE20 0DR has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Belsay Primary School

Outstanding82 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Newcastle Airport10.1 km
Morpeth11.0 km
Pegswood14.0 km