NE64 6AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Demesne, Woodhorn in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Newbiggin Central and East ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE64 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00140179 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE64 6AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE64 6AF.
254
53
£ 29,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE64 6AF 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
NE64 6AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE64 6AF. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE64 6AF is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Julie Karen SN1101.0 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Woodhorn Newsagents0.7 km
- Best One0.8 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Food0.7 km
- Bravo Pizza0.7 km
- Bodrum Kebab House0.2 km
- Flame Pizza0.2 km
- Ladhar's Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Newbiggin Bowling Club1.0 km
- The New Ship0.7 km
- Newbiggin Masonic Hall0.3 km
- The Ink Spot0.2 km
- The Old Ship Hotel0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub0.5 km
- Artisan Tea Room0.2 km
- CeeJays0.2 km
- The Endeavour Coffee House0.2 km
- Caffe Bertorelli0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Captains Lodge0.3 km
- Number 210.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood8.7 km
- Widdrington9.2 km
- Morpeth11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Front Street0.0 km
- Front Street0.1 km
- Old Ship0.2 km
- Holmcroft0.2 km
- Pembroke Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE646AF · Data under Open Government Licence