NE66 1AN is a sought-after residential area on The Dunterns, 0.5km from Alnwick in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE66, NE66 1AN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00139207 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DUNTERNS, NE66 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DUNTERNS, NE66 1AN.
463
50
£ 36,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE66 1AN combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£350k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £350k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1AN. The average age is 50.1. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
6 sales · Mean £ 306,291
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE66 1AN has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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
Swansfield Park Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
Barndale House School
The Duchess's Community High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- A World of Difference0.8 km
- Alnwick Post Office0.6 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.7 km
- Market Place Butchery0.7 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.5 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.6 km
- Castleview Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.6 km
- Alnwick Squash Club0.6 km
- Alnwick Town Football Club0.6 km
- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Harry's Bar0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.3 km
- Alnwick Playhouse0.6 km
- Alnwick Studio0.6 km
- Barter Books0.6 km
- Brightwater Gallery0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Nisa Bondgate0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.6 km
- Hot Wok0.6 km
- Luigis0.8 km
- Pizza Royale0.6 km
- The Fryery0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth4.8 km
- Acklington11.7 km
- Chathill14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Blakelaw Road north end0.2 km
- Blakelaw Road centre0.3 km
- Alnwick0.3 km
- Blakelaw Road south end0.4 km
- Greensfield Avenue west end0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661AN · Data under Open Government Licence