Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

THE DUNTERNS, NE66 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DUNTERNS, NE66 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

463

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE66 1AW 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.

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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE66 1AW combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£317k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £317k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 19.0% year-on-year.

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

NE66 1AW is a sought-after residential area on The Dunterns, 0.6km from Alnwick in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

For serious buyers, NE66 1AW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, up 19.0% year-on-year. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00139207 (shared with 12 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 NE66 1AW. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 311,666

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

NE66 1AW has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Swansfield Park Primary School

Outstanding365 pupils0.4 km
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The Duchess's Community High School

Requires Improvement1493 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good124 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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Barndale House School

Requires Improvement59 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • A World of Difference0.9 km
  • Alnwick Post Office0.7 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.8 km
  • Market Place Butchery0.8 km
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Alnwick Youth Hostel0.6 km
  • Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Castle Gate Guest House0.7 km
  • Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Alnwick Squash Club0.7 km
  • Alnwick Town Football Club0.6 km
  • Alnwick Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • Harry's Bar0.9 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.4 km
  • Alnwick Playhouse0.7 km
  • Alnwick Studio0.7 km
  • Barter Books0.7 km
  • Brightwater Gallery0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Nisa Bondgate0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Alnwick Flame0.7 km
  • Hot Wok0.7 km
  • Luigis0.8 km
  • Pizza Royale0.7 km
  • The Fryery1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alnmouth4.8 km
  • Acklington11.6 km
  • Chathill14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Blakelaw Road north end0.1 km
  • Blakelaw Road centre0.2 km
  • Blakelaw Road south end0.3 km
  • Alnwick0.3 km
  • Greensfield Avenue west end0.4 km