NE66 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Barresdale, 0.8km from Canongate in Alnwick. Administratively it sits within Alnwick ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE66 1DR represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE66 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00139194 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER BARRESDALE, NE66 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BARRESDALE, NE66 1DR.
314
43
£ 36,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE66 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE66 1DR's 70% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 18.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE66 1DR. The average age is 42.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 129,000
3 sales · Mean £ 129,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE66 1DR has low crime rates — 43 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Barndale House School
Swansfield Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- A World of Difference0.8 km
- Alnwick Post Office0.8 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.8 km
- Market Place Butchery0.8 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Alnwick Youth Hostel0.9 km
- Beaconsfield Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Castleview Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Courtyard Garden Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Percy Terrace Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Alnwick Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Harry's Bar0.8 km
- Mailhouse0.8 km
- The Blue Bell0.7 km
- The George Inn0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Alnwick Studio0.9 km
- Brightwater Gallery0.8 km
- Costa Coffee Alnwick0.9 km
- Courtyard Cafe / Stables Fryer1.0 km
- Di Sopra0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Bondgate0.9 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alnwick Flame0.7 km
- Hot Wok0.8 km
- Luigis0.2 km
- Pizza Royale0.7 km
- The Fryery1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alnmouth5.7 km
- Acklington12.5 km
- Chathill13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Barresdale west stop0.1 km
- Sycamore Avenue0.2 km
- Lower Barresdale middle stop0.2 km
- Howling Lane0.3 km
- Lower Barresdale east stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE661DR · Data under Open Government Licence