NE66 1BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Greensfield Avenue, 0.8km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, up 15.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00139183 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENSFIELD AVENUE, NE66 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENSFIELD AVENUE, NE66 1BD.
279
50
£ 36,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE66 1BD — age 50, 73% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £203k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1BD. The average age is 49.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 196,750
9 sales · Mean £ 204,927
Semi-Detached
£ 183,000
7 sales · Mean £ 170,564
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NE66 1BD has low crime rates — 21 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
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- Flowers by Julie Ltd1.0 km
- Robertsons Prime0.7 km
- Wagonway Post Office0.5 km
- WillowTree Service Station0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.9 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.9 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.2 km
- Alnwick Squash Club0.9 km
- Alnwick Town Football Club0.2 km
- The Ale Gate Ltd0.9 km
- The Fleece0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.2 km
- Alnwick Playhouse1.0 km
- Alnwick Studio1.0 km
- Barter Books0.7 km
- Caffe Tirreno0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pizza Rosso1.0 km
- Victoria House Fish & Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth4.3 km
- Acklington11.2 km
- Chathill14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Roundabout0.1 km
- Greensfield Avenue west end0.1 km
- Arkle Court0.1 km
- Greensfield Avenue0.1 km
- Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661BD · Data under Open Government Licence