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.
NE66 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE66 1BX.
222
41
£ 36,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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 Pharmacy0.9 km
- Robertsons Prime0.6 km
- Wagonway Post Office0.6 km
- WillowTree Service Station0.6 km
- Alnwick Service Station0.8 km
- + 2 more
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE661BX · Data under Open Government Licence