NE70 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the NE70 postcode district in Northumberland. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
Northumberland · 2026-08 (UK HPI)
Median £322,500
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about NE70
The average home across Northumberland is worth about £213,113 (UK House Price Index, 2026-08), and the median of the 3 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside NE70 is £322,500, and prices have risen 4.5% over the last year.
Of 220 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in NE70, band C is the most common, and 52.7% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 23 crimes around the centre of NE70 in the six months to 2026-09, most often public order (6).
There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of NE70 in Northumberland, including Belford Primary School.
The district covers the Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh, Norham & Islandshires ward areas.
Sample of 220 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in NE70, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +4.5% over the last year in Northumberland.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-09.
Primary
- Belford Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
Alnwick Castle · Bamburgh · Norham & Islandshires
Common questions about NE70
What is the average house price in NE70?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Northumberland at £213,113 as of 2026-08. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the NE70 district have a median price of £322,500.
How much does each property type cost in NE70?
Detached £371,788, semi-detached £206,101, terraced £172,838, flats £106,485, based on the UK House Price Index for Northumberland.
Is NE70 a safe area?
Police recorded 23 crimes near the centre of NE70 in the six months to 2026-09. The most common category was public order with 6 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in NE70 usually have?
Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 220 certificates from NE70, with 52.7% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near NE70?
1 schools within a mile of the NE70 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this NE70 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
Search an addressMore on NE70
Nearby NE postcode districts
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.