NE70 7HT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.3km from Bellshill in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE70 7HT represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE70 7HT are sourced from Output Area E00139292 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE70 7HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE70 7HT.
206
48
£ 36,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE70 7HT's 65% ownership and 48-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 7HT. The average age is 48.3. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 187,500
1 sales · Mean £ 187,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NE70 7HT has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Adderstone Services0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Purdy Lodge Ltd0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chathill6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Motel0.2 km
- Motel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE707HT · Data under Open Government Licence