NE70 7DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Station Cottages, 1.5km from Newlands in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE70 7DY are sourced from Output Area E00139295 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION COTTAGES, NE70 7DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION COTTAGES, NE70 7DY.
117
50
£ 36,500 /yr
48%
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 7DY's 54% ownership and 50-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. Property prices are trending down 39.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE70 7DY. The average age is 49.7. 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
Terraced
£ 120,000
5 sales · Mean £ 102,000
Semi-Detached
£ 124,000
1 sales · Mean £ 124,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE70 7DY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chathill8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Station Cottages0.0 km
- Belford Station0.1 km
- Belford Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE707DY · Data under Open Government Licence