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About

Newbiggin, on the Northumberland coast, is a small seaside town fronting the North Sea. The town centres on a long sandy beach and a straight promenade backed by a row of beach huts and low terraces. Fishing and later coal working shaped the settlement; traces of that history appear in former cottages, a modest harbour at the seaward end of the main street and in local place names. Walks along the shore are straightforward and the beach shelves gently, making the intertidal area a place for families and for people studying shore birds and rock pools.

There is a compact town centre with shops, a library and community spaces that serve residents and visitors. Local plans in recent decades focused on coastal protection and public access, so stone sea walls and repaired piers sit beside new seating and information boards. Events on the promenade include small markets and seasonal activities, and those interested in local history can find references to the town's lifeboat service and maritime records in community archives.

Area overview

On average Newbiggin has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newbiggin is £35,113 per year. There are 1 schools in Newbiggin: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newbiggin is home to around 5,950 people, with a population density of about 687.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newbiggin Population
5,950
Population density
687.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.58(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.69(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.97(+40%)
Shoplifting
8.4(-28%)
Public order
6.05(-26%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,812
97.7%
Other White
45
0.76%
Pakistani
17
0.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.2%
Chinese
9
0.15%
Total population: 5,949

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,331
26.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,027
20.8%
Level 3 (A level)
790
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
764
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
505
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 4,938

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,032
35.98%
Owns with a mortgage
558
19.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
454
15.83%
Social rents from council
364
12.69%
Other social rented
362
12.62%
Total households: 2,868

Property prices in Newbiggin

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Newbiggin area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newbiggin in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbiggin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£147,500
Detached7£240,000
Terraced53£132,000

10 years median price trend in Newbiggin

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbiggin.

All postcodes in Newbiggin

NE646HG

Woodhorn Road

NE646UN

Windsor Gardens

NE646BA

Queen Street

NE646DS

High Street

NE646DQ

East Lea

NE646JE

Memorial Square

NE646AZ

New Queen Street

NE646AT

High Street

NE646XA

Westfield Crescent

NE646AD

Front Street

NE646SY

Spital Road

NE646PU

Simonside Terrace

NE646HY

Allan Road

NE646DF

Queen Street

NE646RR

Cleveland Avenue

NE646DH

Moor View

NE639YH

Lynefield Park

NE646HW

The Villas

NE646JW

Holmwood Avenue

NE646DE

Queen Street

NE646XU

Matfen Terrace

NE646LB

Store Farm Road

NE646SQ

Spital Crescent

NE646BQ

East Lea

NE646AE

Sea View Terrace

NE646NT

Sea Bank

NE646JB

Woodhorn Crescent

NE646HQ

Woodlea

NE646RW

Westmorland Avenue

NE639XX

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

NE646HR

King Georges Road

NE646LH

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

NE646UQ

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

NE646NJ

Front Street

NE646PG

Buteland Terrace

NE646RG

Cleveland Avenue

NE646LF

Storey Crescent

NE646HH

Woodlea

NE646EB

Hendersons Buildings

NE646EQ

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

NE646PY

Woodhorn Lane

NE646HT

Collingwood Road

NE646SU

Spital Crescent

NE646UY

Gibson Street

NE646NL

Victoria Terrace

NE646LD

Pelaw Avenue

NE646HJ

Woodlea

NE646JD

Woodhorn Crescent

NE646AR

Front Street

NE646RT

Central Parkway

NE646JG

Lynwood Avenue

NE646PR

Argyle Terrace

NE646UR

Maitland Terrace

NE646BD

New King Street

NE646DW

Prospect Place

NE646PF

Gibson Street

NE646QA

West View

NE646BG

Marine Street

NE646XB

Sidney Crescent

NE646PJ

Front Street

NE646PA

Grasmere Terrace

NE646AP

Moor Croft View

NE646HX

Oswald Road

NE646RJ

Northumberland Avenue

NE646SH

Spital Crescent

NE646XE

Beach Terrace

NE646XW

Rothsay Terrace

NE646AY

Queens Place

NE646BW

Sea Crest Road

NE646UH

Windsor Road

NE646RZ

Welfare Crescent

NE646TW

Haweswater Crescent

NE646RP

William Hopkinson Way

NE646BJ

East Lea

NE646DB

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

NE646DU

Attlee Terrace

NE646AJ

Front Street

NE646SX

Spital Road

NE646XQ

Links Quarry

NE646HB

Manor View

NE646XS

North Seaton Road

NE639YD

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

NE646SS

Avis Avenue

NE646PB

Aqua Terrace

NE646HE

Woodlea Court

NE646RL

Northumberland Avenue

NE646PE

Gibson Street

NE646PX

Locarno Place

NE646SZ

Spital Road

NE646NR

Haven View

NE646XR

North Seaton Road

NE646DA

Promenade

NE646HL

Woodhorn Road

NE646BL

Sea Crest Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.