NE65 0GU is a safe, established residential area on Norham Drive, 1.1km from Gloster Hill in Amble. Administratively it sits within Amble ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE65 0GU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 41.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE65 0GU are sourced from Output Area E00190022 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORHAM DRIVE, NE65 0GU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORHAM DRIVE, NE65 0GU.
364
33
£ 38,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE65 0GU — age 33, 75% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 41.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE65 0GU. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,950
22 sales · Mean £ 126,551
Semi-Detached
£ 104,241
10 sales · Mean £ 122,064
Detached
£ 188,700
15 sales · Mean £ 194,190
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE65 0GU is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
James Calvert Spence College
Amble First School
Amble Links First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Chisholm Bookmakers0.9 km
- Cliffwell Service Station0.7 km
- Independent Food & Drink0.9 km
- Queen Street Convenience Store0.8 km
- Sharon Anne BH1241.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Amble Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Blue Bell0.7 km
- Brewis Beer Co Ltd0.5 km
- The Dock Hotel0.9 km
- The Tavern0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- 1911 Coffee Co Ltd0.8 km
- Castle Mania0.3 km
- Circa0.2 km
- La Famiglia0.9 km
- Lounge Bar0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- AFC Pizza0.9 km
- Euro Pizza0.9 km
- Gill Fish Bar0.7 km
- Taste of China0.8 km
- Bengal Spice Tandoori0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Acklington4.7 km
- Alnmouth8.1 km
- Widdrington9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Coquet Grange0.1 km
- Coquet Grange0.2 km
- Percy Drive-Industrial Estate0.4 km
- Percy Drive-Industrial Estate0.4 km
- Acklington Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE650GU · Data under Open Government Licence