NE70 7EY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Belford in Belford. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For serious buyers, NE70 7EY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE70 7EY are sourced from Output Area E00139300 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE70 7EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE70 7EY.
226
58
£ 36,500 /yr
42%
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
Average age 58, 75% owned. NE70 7EY is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £357k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE70 7EY. The average age is 58.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 365,000
8 sales · Mean £ 342,875
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE70 7EY has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Newsagents0.5 km
- The Belford Pharmacy0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Market Cross Guest House0.3 km
- Post Office House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- The Farmhouse Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Blue Bell Hotel0.4 km
- The Black Swan Hotel0.4 km
- The Salmon0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bell View Cafe0.6 km
- Well House Coffee Shop0.5 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
- Chathill10.4 km
Bus Stops
- North Bank0.3 km
- North Bank0.3 km
- Craft Gallery0.4 km
- Craft Gallery0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE707EY · Data under Open Government Licence