NE70 postcode: what it's like to live there
The NE70 district covers Seahouses and North Sunderland, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnwick. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£240k
England £300k
Recorded crime
41
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.9 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£32,575
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
79%
of homes
Council tax
£2,340
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
41 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in NE70
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£360k
Semi-detached
£222k
Terraced
£187k
Flat
£140k
Primary schools in NE70
- Belford Primary School · NE70 7QD · Good (2023) · Top 50% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Berwick Academy · TD15 2JF · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 15% in England
- The Duchess's Community High School · NE66 2DH · Requires improvement (2021) · Bottom 36% in England
- Coquet Community School · NE65 0NG · Good (2022) · Bottom 8% in England
- The King Edward VI School · NE61 1DN · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 24% in England
- Ashington Academy · NE63 8DH · Good (2022) · Top 34% in England
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School · NE63 9FZ · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 7% in England
GP surgeries in NE70
- Belford Medical Practice · NE70 7ER
Neighbourhoods in NE70
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of NE70 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahouses, Belford & Wooler | 95% | £240k | Very low | 42 min |
| Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island | 4% | £280k | Low | 18 min |
Questions
Where is the NE70 postcode?
NE70 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Seahouses and North Sunderland, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnwick, with 131 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in NE70?
The typical home price across NE70's neighbourhoods is £240k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in NE70?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a NE70 postcode.