Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

CASTLE COURT, NE68 7BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE COURT, NE68 7BE.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE68 7BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Average age 59, 82% owned. NE68 7BE is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £495k reflects the demand.

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

NE68 7BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castle Court, 0.6km from Seahouses in Seahouses and North Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE68, NE68 7BE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 82% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE68 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00139358 (shared with 26 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 NE68 7BE. The average age is 58.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

1 sales · Mean £ 495,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

NE68 7BE has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Seahouses Primary School

Good88 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Corklee News0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Cubby's0.8 km
  • Farne Gift Shop0.8 km
  • Harvest Home BK2241.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Dunelm House Guest House0.7 km
  • Holly Trees Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Horncliffe Guesthouse0.8 km
  • Links Hotel0.9 km
  • Longstone House Hotel0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bamburgh Castle Inn0.8 km
  • Farne Lodge0.9 km
  • Schooner Inn0.9 km
  • Seahouses & District Social Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar0.7 km
  • Elan Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Hook0.8 km
  • Indian Brasserie NE Ltd0.8 km
  • Insieme0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • King Kebab0.9 km
  • Seahouses Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Spitting Feathers Deli0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chathill6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Drive0.3 km
  • Castle Drive0.3 km