NE71 6BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Field Court, 0.2km from Milfield in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Norham and Islandshires ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00139332 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIELD COURT, NE71 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELD COURT, NE71 6BA.
355
46
£ 36,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE71 6BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE71 6BA spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £148k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE71 6BA. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 157,995
20 sales · Mean £ 175,167
Semi-Detached
£ 129,495
12 sales · Mean £ 124,879
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE71 6BA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Northern Trader County Store0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cafe Maelmin0.2 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Wheatriggs Estate0.0 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE716BA · Data under Open Government Licence