NE45 area guide
Who lives in NE45, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Northumberland
- Region
- North East
- Population
- 8,298 (2024)
What NE45 is like
The NE45 postcode district in Northumberland covers 198 live postcodes and is home to about 8,298 people in 3,521 households. 69.6% of households own their home, 20.1% rent privately and 9.9% are in social housing. The largest age group is 60–64, and 51.7% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in NE45 sold for a median of £437,000 over the year to August 2026.
How NE45 compares
Headline figures for NE45, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 19.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 56% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where NE45 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
30.4% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well connectedPositive
3 stations within a mile and 15 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
69.6% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
NE45 FAQs
01Is NE45 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in NE45?The median sale price over the last year was £437,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £437,000.
03Is NE45 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in NE45?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers NE45?The local authority for NE45 is Northumberland.
The local authority for NE45 is Northumberland.
06How well connected is NE45?Connectivity scores 6.5 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 6.5 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.