NE66 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Draper Close, 0.6km from Greensfield in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For serious buyers, NE66 1DF 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. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, down 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00139207 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAPER CLOSE, NE66 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAPER CLOSE, NE66 1DF.
463
50
£ 36,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE66 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £339k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1DF. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 339,995
23 sales · Mean £ 342,256
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE66 1DF has low crime rates — 26 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
Swansfield Park Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Barndale House School
The Duchess's Community High School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- A World of Difference0.9 km
- Alnwick Post Office0.8 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.8 km
- Market Place Butchery0.8 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.7 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.8 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alnwick Rugby Club Ltd0.9 km
- Alnwick Squash Club0.8 km
- Alnwick Town Football Club0.9 km
- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Harry's Bar0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Alnwick District Playhouse Trust0.7 km
- Alnwick Playhouse0.9 km
- Alnwick Studio0.8 km
- Barter Books0.9 km
- Brightwater Gallery0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Nisa Bondgate0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.7 km
- Hot Wok0.7 km
- Luigis0.6 km
- Pizza Royale0.7 km
- Pizza Rosso0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth5.0 km
- Acklington11.7 km
- Chathill14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Clayport Street0.4 km
- Clayport Street0.4 km
- Blakelaw Road north end0.4 km
- Estate entrance0.4 km
- Road ends0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661DF · Data under Open Government Licence