Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE48 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE48 1AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

216

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE48 1AB — age 53, 74% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NE48 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Falstone in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bellingham ward and the Hexham constituency.

For families considering a move, NE48 1AB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE48 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00140008 (shared with 45 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 NE48 1AB. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 167,000

3 sales · Mean £ 165,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NE48 1AB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Cock Inn0.4 km
  • The Pheasant Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Falstone Tea Room & Craft Shop0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Falstone Barns0.4 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Black Cock0.3 km