NE65 0BL is a mixed residential area on Fontburn, 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 0BL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE65 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00139212 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FONTBURN, NE65 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FONTBURN, NE65 0BL.
218
55
£ 38,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE65 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE65 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 55-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE65 0BL. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 223,333
Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Terraced
£ 124,500
2 sales · Mean £ 124,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE65 0BL is moderate at 66 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 First School
Amble Links First School
James Calvert Spence College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- The Old Storehouse0.8 km
- 1911 Coffee Co Ltd0.5 km
- Castle Mania0.4 km
- Circa0.5 km
- Firehouse No 10.6 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- A & B Young0.5 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.4 km
- Cliffwell Service Station0.5 km
- Dawn Marie BH800.6 km
- Esmay SD110.6 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Coquetside0.6 km
- Lime Lodge Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- The Harbour Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Amble Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Blue Bell0.5 km
- Brewis Beer Co Ltd0.5 km
- Coquet Yacht Club0.8 km
- Harbour Inn0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- AFC Pizza0.5 km
- Euro Pizza0.5 km
- Geordie Banger Company Ltd0.6 km
- Gill Fish Bar0.5 km
- Golden Harbour0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acklington5.3 km
- Alnmouth7.8 km
- Widdrington10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Percy Drive-Philip Drive0.2 km
- Percy Drive-Health Centre0.2 km
- Philip Drive0.2 km
- Percy Drive-Philip Drive0.3 km
- Percy Street-Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE650BL · Data under Open Government Licence