NE64 6AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Place, 1.1km from Demesne, Woodhorn in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Administratively it sits within Newbiggin Central and East ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE64 6AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 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 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00140179 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS PLACE, NE64 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS PLACE, NE64 6AY.
254
53
£ 29,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE64 6AY 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 6AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE64 6AY. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE64 6AY is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
14 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Woodhorn Newsagents0.8 km
- Best One0.9 km
- McColls0.8 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Food0.8 km
- Bravo Pizza0.8 km
- Bodrum Kebab House0.3 km
- Flame Pizza0.3 km
- Ladhar's Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The New Ship0.8 km
- Newbiggin Masonic Hall0.4 km
- The Ink Spot0.3 km
- The Old Ship Hotel0.3 km
- Coble Inn0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub0.6 km
- Artisan Tea Room0.3 km
- CeeJays0.3 km
- The Endeavour Coffee House0.3 km
- Caffe Bertorelli0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Captains Lodge0.4 km
- Number 210.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood8.8 km
- Widdrington9.2 km
- Morpeth11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Front Street0.1 km
- Cresswell Arms0.2 km
- Front Street0.2 km
- Holmcroft0.2 km
- Holmcroft0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE646AY · Data under Open Government Licence