Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

DODDS LANE, NE66 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DODDS LANE, NE66 1AD.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE66 1AD 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.

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

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in NE66 1AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

NE66 1AD is a mixed residential area on Dodds Lane, 0.1km from Alnwick in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE66 1AD is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00139201 (shared with 20 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 NE66 1AD. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 97,500

5 sales · Mean £ 102,800

Flat

£ 146,400

1 sales · Mean £ 146,400

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

Crime around NE66 1AD is moderate at 85 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour68
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order25
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Swansfield Park Primary School

Outstanding365 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good124 pupils0.4 km
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Barndale House School

Requires Improvement59 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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The Duchess's Community High School

Requires Improvement1493 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • A World of Difference0.2 km
  • Alnwick Post Office0.1 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.1 km
  • Market Place Butchery0.1 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Alnwick Youth Hostel0.1 km
  • Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Castle Gate Guest House0.3 km
  • Castleview Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Alnwick Squash Club0.3 km
  • Alnwick Working Mens Club0.1 km
  • Harry's Bar0.2 km
  • Mailhouse0.2 km
  • The Ale Gate Ltd0.3 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.8 km
  • Alnwick Playhouse0.3 km
  • Alnwick Studio0.1 km
  • Barter Books0.6 km
  • Brightwater Gallery0.2 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Nisa Bondgate0.2 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Alnwick Flame0.1 km
  • Hot Wok0.1 km
  • Luigis0.7 km
  • Pizza Royale0.1 km
  • The Fryery0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alnmouth5.0 km
  • Acklington12.2 km
  • Chathill13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Alnwick Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km