NE66 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Blakelaw Road, 0.7km from Alnwick in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE66, NE66 1AZ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 4.5% year-on-year. 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00139205 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAKELAW ROAD, NE66 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKELAW ROAD, NE66 1AZ.
273
44
£ 36,000 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE66 1AZ combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£277k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1AZ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 265,000
7 sales · Mean £ 254,864
Semi-Detached
£ 265,250
4 sales · Mean £ 250,875
Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE66 1AZ has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Swansfield Park Primary School
The Duchess's Community High School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Barndale House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- A World of Difference1.0 km
- Alnwick Post Office0.8 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.9 km
- Market Place Butchery0.9 km
- Taste of Northumbria0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.7 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.7 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.4 km
- Alnwick Squash Club0.7 km
- Alnwick Town Football Club0.4 km
- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Mailhouse0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.2 km
- Alnwick Playhouse0.8 km
- Alnwick Studio0.8 km
- Barter Books0.6 km
- Brightwater Gallery1.0 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Nisa Bondgate0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.8 km
- Hot Wok0.8 km
- Pizza Royale0.8 km
- Pizza Rosso0.8 km
- Victoria House Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth4.6 km
- Acklington11.5 km
- Chathill14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blakelaw Road centre0.0 km
- Blakelaw Road north end0.1 km
- Blakelaw Road south end0.1 km
- Greensfield Avenue west end0.2 km
- Alnwick0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661AZ · Data under Open Government Licence