Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

THE WAMSES, NE67 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WAMSES, NE67 5BL.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, NE67 5BL is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £406k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.

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

NE67 5BL is a mixed residential area on The Wamses, 0.9km from Beadnell in Beadnell. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE67, NE67 5BL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £406k, up 7.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE67 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00139296 (shared with 23 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 NE67 5BL. The average age is 59.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 430,000

4 sales · Mean £ 417,487

Terraced

£ 335,000

2 sales · Mean £ 335,000

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 348,333

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Seabreeze Supplies0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beadnell Towers0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Saltwater Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chathill5.4 km
  • Alnmouth17.8 km