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.
House prices
Average price in Northumberland: £213,452, up 12.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Swansfield Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| The Duchess's Community High School | Secondary | Requires improvement | 2.4 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick | Primary | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
| Barndale School | Good | 1.1 mi |
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.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central NE66 in 2026-06, most commonly other theft.
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.
Common questions about NE66
What is the average house price in NE66?
The average sold price in Northumberland is £213,452 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE66?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in NE66?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE66, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE66?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE66 in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
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: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE66 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE66 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE66 or NE65, NE66 or NE67, NE66 or NE68.
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