NE66 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alwynside, 0.5km from Canongate in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE66 1DL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00139194 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALWYNSIDE, NE66 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALWYNSIDE, NE66 1DL.
314
43
£ 36,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE66 1DL is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1DL. The average age is 42.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 130,750
14 sales · Mean £ 143,464
Terraced
£ 155,000
4 sales · Mean £ 166,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE66 1DL is moderate at 54 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Barndale House School
Swansfield Park Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- A World of Difference0.6 km
- Alnwick Post Office0.6 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.6 km
- Market Place Butchery0.6 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.7 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.9 km
- Castleview Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alnwick Squash Club0.9 km
- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Harry's Bar0.5 km
- Mailhouse0.5 km
- The Ale Gate Ltd0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Alnwick Playhouse0.9 km
- Alnwick Studio0.7 km
- Brightwater Gallery0.6 km
- Caffe Tirreno0.9 km
- Costa Coffee Alnwick0.6 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Bondgate0.6 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.5 km
- Hot Wok0.5 km
- Luigis0.4 km
- Pizza Royale0.5 km
- The Fryery0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth5.6 km
- Acklington12.6 km
- Chathill13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Barresdale middle stop0.1 km
- Lower Barresdale east stop0.1 km
- Lower Barresdale west stop0.2 km
- The Duchess High School0.2 km
- Windsor Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661DL · Data under Open Government Licence