Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

CROFT WAY, NE70 7ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT WAY, NE70 7ET.

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

340

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 51, NE70 7ET has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £323k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.

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

NE70 7ET is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Croft Way, 0.4km from Belford in Belford. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

For families considering a move, NE70 7ET represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 7.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE70 7ET are sourced from Output Area E00139301 (shared with 25 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 7ET. 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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 298,992

Semi-Detached

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

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

NE70 7ET has low crime rates — 22 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 offences13
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Belford Primary School

Good79 pupils0.5 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 House0.5 km
  • Post Office House Bed & Breakfast0.5 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

  • Chathill10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Lodge0.2 km
  • South Lodge0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km