NE68 7TP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Street, 0.2km from Seahouses in Seahouses and North Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE68, NE68 7TP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 82% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, up 95.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE68 7TP are sourced from Output Area E00139358 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN STREET, NE68 7TP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, NE68 7TP.
282
59
£ 36,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE68 7TP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 82% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, NE68 7TP is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 95.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE68 7TP. The average age is 58.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 395,316
Semi-Detached
£ 208,000
10 sales · Mean £ 208,150
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE68 7TP has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Seahouses Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Corklee News0.2 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Cubby's0.2 km
- Farne Gift Shop0.3 km
- Harvest Home BK2240.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Dunelm House Guest House0.0 km
- Holly Trees Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Horncliffe Guesthouse0.2 km
- Links Hotel0.1 km
- Longstone House Hotel0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bamburgh Castle Inn0.3 km
- Farne Lodge0.6 km
- Schooner Inn0.3 km
- Seahouses & District Social Club0.2 km
- The Black Swan0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar0.2 km
- Elan Pizzeria0.0 km
- Hook0.3 km
- Indian Brasserie NE Ltd0.2 km
- Insieme0.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- King Kebab0.1 km
- Seahouses Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
- Spitting Feathers Deli0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chathill5.8 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Schools0.2 km
- Memorial0.3 km
- Schools0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE687TP · Data under Open Government Licence