Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

BRINKBURN PLACE, NE65 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRINKBURN PLACE, NE65 0BJ.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE65 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, NE65 0BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.

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

NE65 0BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brinkburn Place, 1.0km from Gloster Hill in Amble. Administratively it sits within Amble ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE65 0BJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, down 20.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE65 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00139212 (shared with 9 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 NE65 0BJ. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 192,500

4 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Terraced

£ 179,500

5 sales · Mean £ 193,100

Detached

£ 320,000

2 sales · Mean £ 320,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE65 0BJ is moderate at 50 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.

Anti-social behaviour60
Violence and sexual offences59
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Amble First School

Good108 pupils0.4 km
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Amble Links First School

Good182 pupils0.6 km
S

James Calvert Spence College

Good734 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • The Old Storehouse0.8 km
  • 1911 Coffee Co Ltd0.4 km
  • Castle Mania0.4 km
  • Circa0.6 km
  • Firehouse No 10.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • A & B Young0.4 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.3 km
  • Cliffwell Service Station0.5 km
  • Dawn Marie BH800.6 km
  • Esmay SD110.6 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Coquetside0.5 km
  • Lime Lodge Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • The Harbour Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Amble Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • Blue Bell0.5 km
  • Brewis Beer Co Ltd0.6 km
  • Coquet Yacht Club0.7 km
  • Harbour Inn0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • AFC Pizza0.4 km
  • Euro Pizza0.4 km
  • Geordie Banger Company Ltd0.5 km
  • Gill Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Golden Harbour0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Acklington5.3 km
  • Alnmouth7.7 km
  • Widdrington10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Percy Drive-Health Centre0.2 km
  • Percy Street-Health Centre0.2 km
  • Philip Drive0.3 km
  • Percy Drive-Philip Drive0.3 km
  • Fourways0.3 km