Postcode NE66 1BE is located in a rural town, within the Alnwick Castle ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Alnwick area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alnwick is £43,351 per year. The nearest station is Alnmouth located about 2.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alnwick has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Alnwick has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alnwick is £43,351 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE66 1BE.
Alnwick near NE66 1BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Alnmouth located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Alnwick Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £705,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £249,998 |
| Terraced | 21 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alnwick Castle
In the NE66 1BE postcode area, located within Alnwick, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE66 1BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Victoria Road, Alnwick, NE66 1RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Wagonway Road Convenience Store | 21 Wagonway Road, Alnwick, NE66 1QR | Walking directions to Wagonway Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | South Road, Alnwick, NE66 2PA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | South Road, Alnwick, NE66 2QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 2JH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE66 1BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gordon Castle
Alnwick Castle - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.