NE65 0AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Coastguard Cottages, 1.5km from Gloster Hill in Amble. Administratively it sits within Amble ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For serious buyers, NE65 0AY is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE65 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00139214 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD COASTGUARD COTTAGES, NE65 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD COASTGUARD COTTAGES, NE65 0AY.
184
56
£ 38,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 77% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, NE65 0AY is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE65 0AY. The average age is 56.4. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 312,000
1 sales · Mean £ 312,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE65 0AY has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Amble Links First School
Amble First School
James Calvert Spence College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- The Old Storehouse0.7 km
- 1911 Coffee Co Ltd0.9 km
- Firehouse No 10.5 km
- La Famiglia0.8 km
- Lounge Bar0.7 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- A & B Young0.4 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.7 km
- Dawn Marie BH800.8 km
- Esmay SD110.8 km
- Fidelity BH920.8 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Coquetside0.4 km
- Lime Lodge Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- The Harbour Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Harbour Inn0.4 km
- The Dock Hotel0.9 km
- The Tavern0.8 km
- The Waterloo0.9 km
- The Radcliffe Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- AFC Pizza0.8 km
- Euro Pizza0.9 km
- Geordie Banger Company Ltd0.5 km
- Golden Harbour0.5 km
- Harbour Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acklington6.0 km
- Alnmouth7.4 km
- Widdrington11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Links Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE650AY · Data under Open Government Licence