NE69 7AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Red Barns Crescent, 0.9km from Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bamburgh ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE69 7AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE69 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00139294 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED BARNS CRESCENT, NE69 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED BARNS CRESCENT, NE69 7AY.
111
57
£ 36,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE69 7AY — age 57, 59% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE69 7AY. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NE69 7AY has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Bamburgh Castle1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bamburgh Pavillion1.0 km
- Clock Tower Tea Room1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chathill7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Armstrong Cottages0.1 km
- Armstrong Cottages0.2 km
- Links Road0.3 km
- Links Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE697AY · Data under Open Government Licence