Is NE44 6BE a safe place to live?

Yes, NE44 6BE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NE44 6BE?

The population for the NE44 6BE area is approximately 148 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE44 6BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE44 6BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

148

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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4/10

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4/10

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1/10

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5/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE44 6BE's 59% ownership and 47-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.

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

NE44 6BE is a safe, established residential area within the NE44 district of Northumberland. Administratively it sits within South Tynedale ward and the Hexham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE44 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00139991 (shared with 29 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 NE44 6BE. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%

Asian / British Asian2.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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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 2025-12)

NE44 6BE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Riding Mill4.9 km
Stocksfield6.5 km
Corbridge6.8 km