Postcode NE66 1BU 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.9 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 2.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Alnwick has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Alnwick has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% 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 1BU.
Alnwick near NE66 1BU 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Alnwick Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 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 | 51 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £135,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £254,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alnwick Castle
In the NE66 1BU postcode area, located within Alnwick, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE66 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Victoria Road, Alnwick, NE66 1RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Turnbull's Northumbrian Foodhall | Taylor Drive, Northumberland, NE66 2DJ | Walking directions to Turnbull's Northumbrian Foodhall |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Food | Taylor Drive, Northumberland, NE66 2DJ | Walking directions to M&S Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.