NE64 6DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 1.2km 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 6DR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £66k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00140179 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, NE64 6DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, NE64 6DR.
254
53
£ 29,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE64 6DR 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE64 6DR spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6DR. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 66,000
1 sales · Mean £ 66,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE64 6DR is moderate at 83 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 Express0.9 km
- Woodhorn Newsagents0.9 km
- Best One1.0 km
- McColls0.9 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Food0.9 km
- Bravo Pizza0.9 km
- Bodrum Kebab House0.4 km
- Flame Pizza0.4 km
- Ladhar's Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The New Ship0.9 km
- Newbiggin Masonic Hall0.5 km
- The Ink Spot0.4 km
- The Old Ship Hotel0.4 km
- Coble Inn0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub0.7 km
- Artisan Tea Room0.4 km
- CeeJays0.4 km
- The Endeavour Coffee House0.4 km
- Caffe Bertorelli0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Captains Lodge0.5 km
- Number 210.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pegswood8.9 km
- Widdrington9.3 km
- Morpeth11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cresswell Arms0.1 km
- Front Street0.2 km
- Front Street0.3 km
- Holmcroft0.3 km
- Holmcroft0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE646DR · Data under Open Government Licence