Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

CASTLE COTTAGES, NE48 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE COTTAGES, NE48 1EP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

192

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE48 1EP 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NE48 1EP 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.

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

NE48 1EP is a safe, established residential area on Castle Cottages, 0.5km from Butteryhaugh in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bellingham ward and the Hexham constituency.

For families considering a move, NE48 1EP represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE48 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00140009 (shared with 25 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 NE48 1EP. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

4 sales · Mean £ 204,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

NE48 1EP has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Kielder Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding7 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Kielder Observatory0.7 km
  • Kielder General Store0.5 km
  • Kielder Campsite0.7 km
  • Kielder Village Store0.4 km
  • Kielder Village Store & Post Office0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Angler's Arms0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Border Park Rugby Club0.3 km
  • Dukes Pantry0.4 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Castle0.1 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Butteryhaugh0.3 km
  • Butteryhaugh0.4 km
  • Station Garage0.5 km