NE66 1BN is a safe, established residential area on The Cordwainers, 0.9km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE66 1BN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00139184 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CORDWAINERS, NE66 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CORDWAINERS, NE66 1BN.
222
41
£ 36,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, NE66 1BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 21.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1BN. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 179,000
1 sales · Mean £ 179,000
Terraced
£ 120,500
3 sales · Mean £ 117,000
Flat
£ 93,500
3 sales · Mean £ 92,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NE66 1BN has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Duchess's Community High School
Swansfield Park Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Barndale House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- Robertsons Prime0.6 km
- Wagonway Post Office0.5 km
- WillowTree Service Station0.6 km
- Alnwick Service Station0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.9 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.9 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.1 km
- Alnwick Squash Club0.9 km
- Alnwick Town Football Club0.1 km
- The Ale Gate Ltd0.9 km
- The Fleece0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.3 km
- Alnwick Playhouse1.0 km
- Barter Books0.6 km
- Caffe Tirreno0.9 km
- Halo Retreat0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Victoria House Fish & Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth4.2 km
- Acklington11.2 km
- Chathill14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Roundabout0.0 km
- Roundabout0.1 km
- Roundabout0.1 km
- Greensfield Avenue0.1 km
- Augur Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661BN · Data under Open Government Licence