Is NE13 6BU a safe place to live?

Yes, NE13 6BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NE13 6BU?

The population for the NE13 6BU area is approximately 223 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

BERWICK HILL ROAD, NE13 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERWICK HILL ROAD, NE13 6BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

223

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE13 6BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10

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5/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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1/10

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Area Character

NE13 6BU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 48 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE13 6BU is a safe, established residential area on Berwick Hill Road, 0.3km from Horton Grange in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Ponteland East and Stannington ward and the Hexham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE13 6BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE13 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00139821 (shared with 22 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 NE13 6BU. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%

Asian / British Asian0.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NE13 6BU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Horton Grange Country House0.0 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Northumberland Family Butchers0.0 km
Plantsplus Garden Centre0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Newcastle Airport4.4 km
Cramlington6.1 km
Morpeth9.9 km

Bus Stops

Horton Grange0.1 km
Horton Grange0.1 km