NE66 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Canongate in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE66 1DG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00139199 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE66 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE66 1DG.
274
52
£ 36,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 53% social renting, NE66 1DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 52-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1DG. The average age is 52.4. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE66 1DG is moderate at 72 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Barndale House School
Swansfield Park Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- A World of Difference0.5 km
- Alnwick Post Office0.6 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.6 km
- Market Place Butchery0.6 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.7 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Castle Gate Guest House0.9 km
- Castleview Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alnwick Squash Club0.9 km
- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Harry's Bar0.5 km
- Mailhouse0.5 km
- The Ale Gate Ltd0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Alnwick Playhouse0.8 km
- Alnwick Studio0.7 km
- Brightwater Gallery0.5 km
- Caffe Tirreno0.9 km
- Costa Coffee Alnwick0.6 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Bondgate0.6 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.5 km
- Hot Wok0.5 km
- Luigis0.4 km
- Pizza Royale0.5 km
- The Fryery0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth5.5 km
- Acklington12.6 km
- Chathill13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Barresdale east stop0.1 km
- Lower Barresdale middle stop0.1 km
- Windsor Gardens0.2 km
- The Duchess High School0.2 km
- Lower Barresdale west stop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661DG · Data under Open Government Licence