NE70 7DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Byers Close, 0.5km from Belford in Belford. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE70 7DA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE70 7DA are sourced from Output Area E00139301 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYERS CLOSE, NE70 7DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYERS CLOSE, NE70 7DA.
340
51
£ 36,500 /yr
46%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE70 7DA's 57% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE70 7DA. The average age is 51.2. 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
Detached
£ 210,000
8 sales · Mean £ 222,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE70 7DA has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Belford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Belford Newsagents0.4 km
- The Belford Pharmacy0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Market Cross Guest House0.6 km
- Post Office House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- The Farmhouse Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Belford Golf Club0.6 km
- Blue Bell Hotel0.5 km
- The Black Swan Hotel0.5 km
- The Salmon0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bell View Cafe0.5 km
- Sunnyhills Farm Shop0.6 km
- Well House Coffee Shop0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- John Dory Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chathill10.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Lodge0.2 km
- South Lodge0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE707DA · Data under Open Government Licence