Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

MERCERS WAY, NE66 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERCERS WAY, NE66 1DE.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

NE66 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 28.1% year-on-year.

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

NE66 1DE is a sought-after residential area on Mercers Way, 0.3km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

For serious buyers, NE66 1DE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 28.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00190042 (shared with 32 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 1DE. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 288,995

46 sales · Mean £ 288,643

Semi-Detached

£ 210,395

8 sales · Mean £ 211,095

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

NE66 1DE has low crime rates — 21 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1

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 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick

Good221 pupils1.5 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good124 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rooftops Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Hogs Head Inn1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Alnwick Town Football Club0.8 km
  • Alnwick Cricket Club (1837) Ltd0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.8 km
  • Country Kitchen Alnwick0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
  • The North Northumberland Wellbeing Centre0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Victoria House Fish & Chips0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Alnwick Service Station1.0 km
  • Turnbull's Northumbrian Food Hall Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alnmouth4.6 km
  • Acklington10.9 km
  • Chathill15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Taylor Drive-Weavers Court0.2 km
  • Taylor Drive0.2 km
  • Weavers Way0.3 km
  • Weavers Way-Fullers Walk0.5 km