NE49 9AY is a safe, established residential area on Greencroft, 0.3km from West End in Haltwhistle. Administratively it sits within Haltwhistle ward and the Hexham constituency.
Within the NE49 district, this postcode is characterised by a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE49 9AY are sourced from Output Area E00139885 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENCROFT, NE49 9AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENCROFT, NE49 9AY.
297
41
£ 36,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE49 9AY 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 41, NE49 9AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £125k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE49 9AY. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 115,000
11 sales · Mean £ 109,318
Semi-Detached
£ 105,550
1 sales · Mean £ 105,550
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE49 9AY has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Haltwhistle Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Billy Bell0.5 km
- Haltwhistle Post Office0.4 km
- I-SAVE0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Chare Close Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Grey Bull Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Ashcroft Guest House0.6 km
- The Old School House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Jubilee0.2 km
- Railway Hotel0.3 km
- Haltwhistle Comrades Club0.6 km
- The Black Bull0.5 km
- Centre Of Britain Hotel0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Harun's Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Pillar Box Cafe0.4 km
- Brew Bar0.5 km
- Bonnie's0.3 km
- Jethros0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lucky Palace0.5 km
- Oceans Takeaway / Cafe0.5 km
- The Yellow Bird Cafe0.4 km
- Fryery0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haltwhistle0.4 km
- Bardon Mill7.4 km
- Haydon Bridge14.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Tynedale Middle School0.2 km
- Westgate0.2 km
- West Road0.2 km
- Westgate0.3 km
- West Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE499AY · Data under Open Government Licence