Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

THE CORDWAINERS, NE66 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CORDWAINERS, NE66 1BN.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE66 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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The Duchess's Community High School

Requires Improvement1493 pupils0.5 km
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Swansfield Park Primary School

Outstanding365 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good124 pupils1.4 km
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Barndale House School

Requires Improvement59 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.3 km
fastfood

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