NE66 1AB is a well-regarded residential area on Gills Lane, 0.1km from Alnwick in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For serious buyers, NE66 1AB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00139203 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILLS LANE, NE66 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLS LANE, NE66 1AB.
207
49
£ 36,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE66 1AB combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£185k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £185k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1AB. The average age is 48.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE66 1AB is above average at 90 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.
school Local Schools
Swansfield Park Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Barndale House School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
The Duchess's Community High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- A World of Difference0.4 km
- Alnwick Post Office0.2 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.3 km
- Market Place Butchery0.3 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.1 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.3 km
- Castleview Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.9 km
- Alnwick Squash Club0.3 km
- Alnwick Town Football Club0.9 km
- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.2 km
- Harry's Bar0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.6 km
- Alnwick Playhouse0.3 km
- Alnwick Studio0.3 km
- Barter Books0.6 km
- Brightwater Gallery0.4 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Nisa Bondgate0.3 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.2 km
- Hot Wok0.2 km
- Luigis0.7 km
- Pizza Royale0.2 km
- The Fryery0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth4.9 km
- Acklington12.1 km
- Chathill14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Green Batt0.1 km
- Green Batt0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661AB · Data under Open Government Licence