Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

FAIRFIELDS, NE66 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELDS, NE66 1BT.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NE66 1BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £267k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.

home £267,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE66 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Fairfields, 0.4km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE66, NE66 1BT offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 35.3% 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00139208 (shared with 9 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 1BT. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 248,500

24 sales · Mean £ 260,176

Semi-Detached

£ 161,525

10 sales · Mean £ 163,650

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

NE66 1BT has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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The Duchess's Community High School

Requires Improvement1493 pupils0.5 km
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Swansfield Park Primary School

Outstanding365 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick

Good221 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good124 pupils1.3 km
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Barndale House School

Requires Improvement59 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
  • Percy Terrace Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Rooftops Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Alnwick Town Football Club0.6 km
  • Alnwick Cricket Club (1837) Ltd0.4 km
  • Alnwick Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • The John Bull Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.5 km
  • Barter Books1.0 km
  • Halo Retreat1.0 km
  • The Bakehouse Gallery0.9 km
  • Country Kitchen Alnwick0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Wagonway Post Office0.8 km
  • Turnbull's Northumbrian Food Hall Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Victoria House Fish & Chips0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alnmouth4.6 km
  • Acklington11.2 km
  • Chathill14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Weavers Way0.2 km
  • Blakelaw Road south end0.3 km
  • Greensfield Avenue west end0.3 km
  • Taylor Drive-Weavers Court0.3 km
  • Arkle Court0.3 km