Postcode NE66 1LQ is located in a rural town, within the Alnwick Hotspur ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Alnwick area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.8 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 3.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Pottergate Garden.
Alnwick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,431 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Alnwick has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.7% 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 1LQ.
Alnwick near NE66 1LQ 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pottergate Garden | Small | Walking directions to Pottergate Garden |
| 0.2 mi | St Paul's Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Memorial Garden |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Alnwick Hotspur area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £153,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £212,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alnwick Hotspur
In the NE66 1LQ postcode area, located within Alnwick, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE66 1LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Fenkle Street, Alnwick, NE66 1HW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 48 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, NE66 1JD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 1LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Philip Swinbank
Alnwick Hotspur - 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.