NE66 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Alnwick in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE66 1AA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00139199 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE66 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE66 1AA.
274
52
£ 36,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1AA 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
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in NE66 1AA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 52-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 NE66 1AA. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE66 1AA is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barndale House School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Swansfield Park Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- A World of Difference0.1 km
- Alnwick Post Office0.1 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.1 km
- Market Place Butchery0.1 km
- Oxfam0.1 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.2 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.4 km
- Castleview Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Alnwick Squash Club0.4 km
- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.1 km
- Harry's Bar0.1 km
- Mailhouse0.0 km
- The Ale Gate Ltd0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.9 km
- Alnwick Playhouse0.4 km
- Alnwick Studio0.2 km
- Barter Books0.7 km
- Brightwater Gallery0.1 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Nisa Bondgate0.1 km
- The Co-operative1.0 km
- Morrisons0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.1 km
- Hot Wok0.1 km
- Luigis0.8 km
- Pizza Royale0.1 km
- The Fryery0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth5.1 km
- Acklington12.4 km
- Chathill13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Alnwick Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661AA · Data under Open Government Licence