NE66 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Blakelaw Road, 0.6km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For serious buyers, NE66 1BB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00139208 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAKELAW ROAD, NE66 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKELAW ROAD, NE66 1BB.
399
46
£ 36,000 /yr
56%
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
NE66 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1BB. The average age is 46.1. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NE66 1BB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Duchess's Community High School
Swansfield Park Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Barndale House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel1.0 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Castle Gate Guest House1.0 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.4 km
- Alnwick Squash Club1.0 km
- Alnwick Town Football Club0.4 km
- The Ale Gate Ltd1.0 km
- The Fleece1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.4 km
- Barter Books0.8 km
- Caffe Tirreno1.0 km
- Halo Retreat0.8 km
- The Bakehouse Gallery0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Robertsons Prime0.9 km
- Wagonway Post Office0.7 km
- WillowTree Service Station0.9 km
- Alnwick Service Station0.9 km
- Heather & Bale Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Victoria House Fish & Chips0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth4.5 km
- Acklington11.2 km
- Chathill14.8 km
Bus Stops
- Blakelaw Road south end0.1 km
- Greensfield Avenue west end0.1 km
- Arkle Court0.2 km
- Weavers Way0.2 km
- Weavers Way-Fullers Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661BB · Data under Open Government Licence