NE48 1AN is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Thorneyburn in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bellingham ward and the Hexham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for NE48 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00140010 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE48 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE48 1AN.
269
52
£ 40,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE48 1AN spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE48 1AN. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
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Postcode Profile: NE481AN · Data under Open Government Licence