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.
MERCERS WAY, NE66 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERCERS WAY, NE66 1DE.
351
36
£ 48,000 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rooftops Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Hogs Head Inn1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.8 km
- Alnwick Town Football Club0.8 km
- Alnwick Cricket Club (1837) Ltd0.6 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Victoria House Fish & Chips0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE661DE · Data under Open Government Licence