Is NE48 1BQ a safe place to live?

Yes, NE48 1BQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in NE48 1BQ?

The average property price in NE48 1BQ is currently around £300k.

What is the population of NE48 1BQ?

The population for the NE48 1BQ area is approximately 216 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE48 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

216

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Avg Age

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE48 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE48 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Yarrow in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bellingham ward and the Hexham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE48 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE48 1BQ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Squirrel Cottage0.0 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

Moor Cottages0.3 km
Moor Cottages0.3 km