Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE68 7SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE68 7SW.

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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 7SW 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
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NE68 7SW is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

NE68 7SW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 7SW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% 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 7SW 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 7SW. 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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE68 7SW 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Other theft5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Seahouses Primary School

Good88 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Corklee News0.1 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Cubby's0.1 km
  • Farne Gift Shop0.1 km
  • Harvest Home BK2240.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Dunelm House Guest House0.2 km
  • Holly Trees Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Horncliffe Guesthouse0.2 km
  • Links Hotel0.2 km
  • Malabar Guest House0.2 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bamburgh Castle Inn0.1 km
  • Farne Lodge0.9 km
  • Schooner Inn0.2 km
  • Seahouses & District Social Club0.4 km
  • The Black Swan0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar0.1 km
  • Elan Pizzeria0.2 km
  • Hook0.1 km
  • Indian Brasserie NE Ltd0.1 km
  • Insieme0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • King Kebab0.2 km
  • Seahouses Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Spitting Feathers Deli0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chathill6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Memorial0.0 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • King Street0.2 km
  • King Street0.4 km
  • King Street0.4 km