Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

BLAKELAW ROAD, NE66 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKELAW ROAD, NE66 1AZ.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE66 1AZ combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£277k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

home £277,375 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE66 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Blakelaw Road, 0.7km 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 1AZ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 4.5% 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00139205 (shared with 6 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 1AZ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 265,000

7 sales · Mean £ 254,864

Semi-Detached

£ 265,250

4 sales · Mean £ 250,875

Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

NE66 1AZ has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime7
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Swansfield Park Primary School

Outstanding365 pupils0.5 km
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The Duchess's Community High School

Requires Improvement1493 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good124 pupils1.0 km
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Barndale House School

Requires Improvement59 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • A World of Difference1.0 km
  • Alnwick Post Office0.8 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.9 km
  • Market Place Butchery0.9 km
  • Taste of Northumbria0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Alnwick Squash Club0.7 km
  • Alnwick Town Football Club0.4 km
  • Alnwick Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Mailhouse0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.2 km
  • Alnwick Playhouse0.8 km
  • Alnwick Studio0.8 km
  • Barter Books0.6 km
  • Brightwater Gallery1.0 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Nisa Bondgate0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Alnwick Flame0.8 km
  • Hot Wok0.8 km
  • Pizza Royale0.8 km
  • Pizza Rosso0.8 km
  • Victoria House Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Blakelaw Road centre0.0 km
  • Blakelaw Road north end0.1 km
  • Blakelaw Road south end0.1 km
  • Greensfield Avenue west end0.2 km
  • Alnwick0.3 km