Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE66 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE66 1BX.

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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 1BX 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 1BX 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.

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

NE66 1BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE66 1BX 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1BX 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 1BX. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NE66 1BX has low crime rates — 26 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.

Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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The Duchess's Community High School

Requires Improvement1493 pupils0.4 km
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Swansfield Park Primary School

Outstanding365 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.4 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 Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Robertsons Prime0.6 km
  • Wagonway Post Office0.6 km
  • WillowTree Service Station0.6 km
  • Alnwick Service Station0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Alnwick Youth Hostel1.0 km
  • Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Castle Gate Guest House1.0 km
  • Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.2 km
  • Alnwick Squash Club1.0 km
  • Alnwick Town Football Club0.2 km
  • The Ale Gate Ltd1.0 km
  • The Fleece1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.3 km
  • Barter Books0.7 km
  • Caffe Tirreno1.0 km
  • Halo Retreat0.8 km
  • The Bakehouse Gallery0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Victoria House Fish & Chips0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alnmouth4.2 km
  • Acklington11.2 km
  • Chathill14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Roundabout0.1 km
  • Arkle Court0.1 km
  • Greensfield Avenue west end0.2 km
  • Roundabout0.2 km
  • Roundabout0.2 km