NE68 7RF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Street, 0.4km from Seahouses in Seahouses and North Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE68 7RF are sourced from Output Area E00139356 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN STREET, NE68 7RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, NE68 7RF.
177
48
£ 36,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE68 7RF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NE68 7RF is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE68 7RF. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE68 7RF has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Seahouses Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Corklee News0.0 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Cubby's0.0 km
- Farne Gift Shop0.1 km
- Harvest Home BK2240.2 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Dunelm House Guest House0.2 km
- Holly Trees Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Horncliffe Guesthouse0.1 km
- Links Hotel0.1 km
- Longstone House Hotel1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bamburgh Castle Inn0.2 km
- Farne Lodge0.8 km
- Schooner Inn0.2 km
- Seahouses & District Social Club0.4 km
- The Black Swan0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar0.1 km
- Elan Pizzeria0.2 km
- Hook0.1 km
- Indian Brasserie NE Ltd0.0 km
- Insieme0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- King Kebab0.1 km
- Seahouses Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Spitting Feathers Deli0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chathill6.0 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Memorial0.1 km
- King Street0.3 km
- King Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE687RF · Data under Open Government Licence