Living in NE66, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE66 in Northumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- The average sold price in Northumberland is £212,563 (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).
- Prices across Northumberland are up 7.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 5 schools within about 3 miles, 80% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of NE66 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Northumberland pays £2,597 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
Figures gathered 11 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Northumberland: £212,563, up 7.3% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider North East average is £166,943.
Check sold prices for a specific address in NE66 →
See where NE66 ranks across North East →
Council tax at Band D in Northumberland: £2,597 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi away | no figure |
| Swansfield Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi away | no figure |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi away | no figure |
| The Duchess's Community High School | Secondary | Requires improvement | 2.4 mi away | no figure |
| Barndale School | Good | 1.1 mi away | no figure |
3 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.8% |
| Skilled trades | 13.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How NE66 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 4.9 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of NE66 (E01027356, 2,229 residents in 2021, up 29.7% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 4.9 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 62.9% | 64.3% | +1.4 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 22.6% | 20.7% | -1.9 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 9.4% | 13.2% | +3.8 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 10.8% | 14.4% | +3.6 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 29.8% | 32.1% | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 39.8% | 44.7% | +4.9 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.2% | 4.3% | +0.1 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 81.3% | 82.0% | +0.7 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.9% | 98.7% | -0.2 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
Crime data isn't available for this area right now.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Northumberland's figures.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of NE66. The nearest, Alnwick Medical Group, has 18,878 registered patients and 1,903 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Medical Group | 1.8 mi | 18,878 | 1,903 |
Nearest A&E: County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, where 59.0% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at 57.9%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Northumberland pays £2,597 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.4% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Northumberland, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,055 | +3.5% |
| 2022-23 | £2,142 | +4.2% |
| 2023-24 | £2,248 | +4.9% |
| 2024-25 | £2,355 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,465 | +4.7% |
| 2026-27 | £2,597 | +5.4% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Northumberland, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about NE66
What is the average house price in NE66?
The average sold price in Northumberland is £212,563 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE66?
Prices in Northumberland are up 7.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in NE66?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE66, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Is NE66 at risk of flooding?
Central NE66 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE66 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE66 safe?
The local force has not published street-level crime data for this area recently, so we show no figure rather than a zero that would wrongly suggest no crime.
Neighbouring districts
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