Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

DIXON ROAD, NE70 7DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIXON ROAD, NE70 7DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

501

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE70 7DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in NE70 7DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

NE70 7DD is a safe, established residential area on Dixon Road, 0.5km from Belford in Belford. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE70 7DD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £256k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE70 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00139302 (shared with 15 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 NE70 7DD. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 256,250

2 sales · Mean £ 256,250

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

NE70 7DD 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Belford Primary School

Good79 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Belford Newsagents0.4 km
  • The Belford Pharmacy0.5 km
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Belford Golf Club0.7 km
  • Blue Bell Hotel0.5 km
  • The Black Swan Hotel0.5 km
  • The Salmon0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bell View Cafe0.4 km
  • Sunnyhills Farm Shop0.7 km
  • Well House Coffee Shop0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • John Dory Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chathill10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • South Lodge0.3 km
  • South Lodge0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.4 km
  • Fire Station0.4 km