NE48 1EL is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Kielder in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bellingham ward and the Hexham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for NE48 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00140009 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE48 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE48 1EL.
192
46
£ 40,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE48 1EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE48 1EL is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE48 1EL. The average age is 46.4. 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.
school Local Schools
Kielder Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Kielder Observatory0.7 km
- Kielder General Store0.8 km
- Kielder Campsite0.7 km
- Kielder Village Store0.8 km
- Kielder Village Store & Post Office0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Dukes Pantry0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: NE481EL · Data under Open Government Licence