Postcode report
NE61 5SZ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Northumberland
About NE61 5SZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE61 5SZ is a postcode in Druridge Bay, Northumberland, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE61 5SZ, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE61 5SZ are safety and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE61 5SZ is based on Northumberland 008 Census 2021. It covers 12,142 residents, 169 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near NE61 5SZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE61 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £259k from 92 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE61 5SZ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE61 5SZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near NE61 5SZ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NE61 5SZ
Is NE61 5SZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE61 5SZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE61 5SZ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE61 5SZ?
LocaleIQ matched NE61 5SZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE61 5SZ?
The latest median sold price is £259k based on 92 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE61 5SZ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.