Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

BLAKELAW COURT, NE66 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKELAW COURT, NE66 1BY.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NE66 1BY's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £160k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £160k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.

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

NE66 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Blakelaw Court, 0.5km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

For serious buyers, NE66 1BY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.7% year-on-year. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00139208 (shared with 9 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 1BY. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 129,950

11 sales · Mean £ 136,127

Semi-Detached

£ 163,500

6 sales · Mean £ 163,575

Detached

£ 196,750

2 sales · Mean £ 196,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE66 1BY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs4
Public order3

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 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good124 pupils1.2 km
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Barndale House School

Requires Improvement59 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Robertsons Prime0.9 km
  • Wagonway Post Office0.7 km
  • WillowTree Service Station0.9 km
  • Alnwick Service Station1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Alnwick Youth Hostel0.9 km
  • Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Castle Gate Guest House1.0 km
  • Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.4 km
  • Barter Books0.8 km
  • Caffe Tirreno1.0 km
  • Halo Retreat0.8 km
  • The Bakehouse Gallery0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Victoria House Fish & Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alnmouth4.5 km
  • Acklington11.3 km
  • Chathill14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Blakelaw Road south end0.1 km
  • Greensfield Avenue west end0.2 km
  • Blakelaw Road centre0.2 km
  • Arkle Court0.2 km
  • Weavers Way0.2 km