NE66 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Blakelaw Road, 0.7km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE66, NE66 1BA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00139205 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAKELAW ROAD, NE66 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKELAW ROAD, NE66 1BA.
273
44
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE66 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £216k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 129,333
Detached
£ 297,450
5 sales · Mean £ 276,490
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
2 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NE66 1BA has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swansfield Park Primary School
The Duchess's Community High School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Barndale House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Alnwick Post Office0.9 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.9 km
- Market Place Butchery1.0 km
- Taste of Northumbria0.9 km
- The Alnwick Garden Community Fridge1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.7 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.8 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.4 km
- Alnwick Squash Club0.8 km
- Alnwick Town Football Club0.4 km
- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Mailhouse1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.2 km
- Alnwick Playhouse0.8 km
- Alnwick Studio0.8 km
- Barter Books0.6 km
- Caffe Tirreno0.8 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Nisa Bondgate1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.8 km
- Hot Wok0.9 km
- Pizza Royale0.8 km
- Pizza Rosso0.8 km
- Victoria House Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth4.5 km
- Acklington11.4 km
- Chathill14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blakelaw Road centre0.0 km
- Blakelaw Road south end0.1 km
- Blakelaw Road north end0.1 km
- Greensfield Avenue west end0.2 km
- Alnwick0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661BA · Data under Open Government Licence