Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

THOMAS PERCY CLOSE, NE66 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS PERCY CLOSE, NE66 1DB.

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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

NE66 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £355k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NE66 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Thomas Percy Close, 0.6km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE66, NE66 1DB offers 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. 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 1DB 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 1DB. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

21 sales · Mean £ 289,238

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

NE66 1DB has low crime rates — 15 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs4
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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The Duchess's Community High School

Requires Improvement1493 pupils0.6 km
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Swansfield Park Primary School

Outstanding365 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.1 km
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Barndale House School

Requires Improvement59 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Alnwick Post Office0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Flowers by Julie Ltd0.9 km
  • Robertsons Prime1.0 km
  • Wagonway Post Office0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Alnwick Youth Hostel0.8 km
  • Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Castle Gate Guest House0.9 km
  • Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Alnwick Squash Club0.9 km
  • Alnwick Town Football Club0.5 km
  • Alnwick Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • The Ale Gate Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.3 km
  • Alnwick Playhouse0.9 km
  • Alnwick Studio0.9 km
  • Barter Books0.7 km
  • Caffe Tirreno0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Alnwick Flame0.9 km
  • Hot Wok1.0 km
  • Pizza Royale0.9 km
  • Pizza Rosso0.9 km
  • Victoria House Fish & Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alnmouth4.6 km
  • Acklington11.4 km
  • Chathill14.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Blakelaw Road south end0.1 km
  • Blakelaw Road centre0.1 km
  • Greensfield Avenue west end0.2 km
  • Blakelaw Road north end0.2 km
  • Arkle Court0.3 km