NE69 7AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Links Road, 0.6km from Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE69 7AX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £568k, down 23.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE69 7AX are sourced from Output Area E00139294 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINKS ROAD, NE69 7AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKS ROAD, NE69 7AX.
111
57
£ 36,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE69 7AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £568k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE69 7AX. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
5 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Detached
£ 630,000
3 sales · Mean £ 557,000
Terraced
£ 481,500
2 sales · Mean £ 481,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NE69 7AX has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Bamburgh Castle0.7 km
- Wyndenwell0.7 km
- R Carter & Son0.9 km
- The Pantry0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lord Crewe0.8 km
- Sunningdale Hotel0.9 km
- Victoria Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bamburgh Pavillion0.7 km
- Clock Tower Tea Room0.7 km
- Copper Kettle Tea Rooms0.8 km
- The Potted Lobster0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Castle Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chathill7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Links Road0.0 km
- Links Road0.1 km
- Armstrong Cottages0.3 km
- Armstrong Cottages0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE697AX · Data under Open Government Licence