NE68 7RW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Crewe Street, 0.7km from Seahouses in Seahouses and North Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE68 7RW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE68 7RW are sourced from Output Area E00139360 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CREWE STREET, NE68 7RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREWE STREET, NE68 7RW.
209
57
£ 36,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE68 7RW 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.
Area Character
Average age 57, 66% owned. NE68 7RW is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £330k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE68 7RW. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 281,000
4 sales · Mean £ 259,875
Terraced
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE68 7RW has low crime rates — 29 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
19 nearby- Corklee News0.3 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Cubby's0.3 km
- Farne Gift Shop0.3 km
- Harvest Home BK2240.2 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Dunelm House Guest House0.5 km
- Holly Trees Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Horncliffe Guesthouse0.3 km
- Links Hotel0.4 km
- Malabar Guest House0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bamburgh Castle Inn0.3 km
- Schooner Inn0.2 km
- Seahouses & District Social Club0.7 km
- The Black Swan0.1 km
- The Real Taste of Northumberland0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar0.4 km
- Elan Pizzeria0.5 km
- Hook0.2 km
- Indian Brasserie NE Ltd0.3 km
- Insieme0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- King Kebab0.4 km
- Seahouses Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Spitting Feathers Deli0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chathill6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial0.3 km
- King Street0.3 km
- King Street0.3 km
- King Street0.3 km
- King Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE687RW · Data under Open Government Licence