Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

CHAINS DRIVE, NE45 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAINS DRIVE, NE45 5BP.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NE45 5BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £332k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £332k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 71.0% year-on-year.

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

NE45 5BP is a sought-after residential area on Chains Drive, 0.3km from Corbridge in Corbridge. Administratively it sits within Corbridge ward and the Hexham constituency.

For serious buyers, NE45 5BP is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, down 71.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NE45 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00139861 (shared with 18 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 NE45 5BP. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 153,875

4 sales · Mean £ 151,937

Terraced

£ 410,000

5 sales · Mean £ 421,390

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Semi-Detached

£ 354,750

4 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

NE45 5BP has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Other crime4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Corbridge Middle School

Outstanding354 pupils0.4 km
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Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School

Good141 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Lucy Blaylock Catering0.9 km
  • Coffuffle0.3 km
  • Halcyon House Cafe0.3 km
  • Masseys0.3 km
  • Sycamore0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Grants Bakery0.3 km
  • J D Hall Butchers0.2 km
  • The Corbridge Larder0.2 km
  • The Paper Shop0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Birchwood House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Hayes Guest House0.8 km
  • Norgate0.3 km
  • Priorfield Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Pear Tree House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Angel of Corbridge0.3 km
  • The Golden Lion0.2 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.3 km
  • Corstopitum Social Club0.1 km
  • The Blue Bell0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Amber Takeaway & Restaurant0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corbridge1.2 km
  • Riding Mill4.3 km
  • Hexham4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Prior Terrace0.2 km
  • Prior Terrace0.2 km
  • Hill Street0.2 km
  • Market Square0.3 km
  • St Helen's Lane0.3 km