NE66 1DH is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Canongate in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE66 1DH offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00139190 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE66 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE66 1DH.
234
58
£ 36,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE66 1DH — age 58, 23% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (58) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1DH. The average age is 58.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE66 1DH is above average at 95 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.
school Local Schools
Barndale House School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Swansfield Park Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- A World of Difference0.3 km
- Alnwick Post Office0.4 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.4 km
- Market Place Butchery0.4 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.5 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.7 km
- Castleview Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Alnwick Squash Club0.7 km
- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Harry's Bar0.3 km
- Mailhouse0.3 km
- The Ale Gate Ltd0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Alnwick Playhouse0.6 km
- Alnwick Studio0.5 km
- Brightwater Gallery0.3 km
- Caffe Tirreno0.7 km
- Costa Coffee Alnwick0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Bondgate0.4 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.4 km
- Hot Wok0.4 km
- Luigis0.7 km
- Pizza Royale0.4 km
- The Fryery0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth5.4 km
- Acklington12.6 km
- Chathill13.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Duchess High School0.1 km
- Canongate0.1 km
- Bowling Green0.1 km
- Bailiffgate0.2 km
- Canongate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661DH · Data under Open Government Licence