Police Houses is in Alnwick and in Alnwick district. NE66 1UH is located in the Alnwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Police Houses, Alnwick, NE66 1UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE66 1UQ, NE66 1XU, NE66 1UP, NE66 1UG, NE66 1TZ, NE66 1UF, NE66 1UW, NE66 1UA, NE66 1UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE66 1UH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 53.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 46.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 25.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 43.7% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 14.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 34.7% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 43.1% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 20.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 4.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 38.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.3% | 94.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 94.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Police Houses was 125.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% higher than the Alnwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Police Houses has the 13th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Alnwick and the 260th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Police Houses, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2014-04-11 | £156,295 |
| 2 Police Houses, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2013-12-19 | £163,573 |
| 8 Police Houses, Alnwick, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2011-04-14 | £276,424 |
| 4 Police Houses, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2008-07-16 | £233,304 |
| 3 Police Houses, Alnwick, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2003-02-14 | £277,896 |
NE66 1UH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE66 1UH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansfield Park Primary School The Avenue , NE66 1UL | 4out of 4 | 128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Howling Lane , NE66 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick South Road , NE66 2NU | - not rated | 725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shilbottle Primary School Shilbottle Grange , Shilbottle NE66 2XQ | 2out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchess's Community High School Taylor Drive , NE66 2DH | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barndale House School Howling Lane , NE66 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halo Retreat | Wagonway Road, Alnwick | 260 yd | |
| Caffe Tirreno | 45 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 282 yd | |
| Sonnet Restaurant | 41 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 287 yd | |
| The Plough Boutique Inn | 24 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 304 yd | |
| Alnwick Playhouse | Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Masonic Hall | Prudhoe Street, Alnwick | 158 yd | |
| The Tanners Arms | 2-4 Hotspur Place, Alnwick | 213 yd | |
| The Ale Gate Ltd | 25 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 276 yd | |
| The Fleece | 49 Bondgate Without, Alnwick | 282 yd | |
| The John Bull Inn | 12 Howick Street, Alnwick | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Rosso | 25 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 362 yd | |
| Alnwick Flame | 15 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 446 yd | |
| Pizza Royale | 9 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 446 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 8 Clayport Street, Alnwick | 459 yd | |
| Subway | Market Place, Alnwick | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | South Road, Alnwick | 477 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 40-42 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 500 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 48 Bondgate Within, Alnwick | 512 yd | |
| Morrisons | Fenkle Street, Alnwick | 546 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Victoria Terrace, Alnwick | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS PRUDHOE STREET | tennis courts | 94 yd |
| Alnwick Dukes Middle School (Closed) Hope House Lane | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Alnwick Squash Club Ltd BONDGATE WITHOUT | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 273 yd |
| No Limits Health & Fitness Studio (Alnwick) 8-10 8-10 FENKLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Thomas Percy Rc Middle School (Closed) | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Lindisfarne Middle School LINDISFARNE ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| St Paul'S Rcva Middle School SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| St Oswalds Independent School (Closed) South Road | 679 yd | |
| Real Fitness UNIT 3A UNIT 3A SOUTH ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Alnwick Castle Golf Club SWANSFIELD PARK SWANSFIELD PARK | golf | 801 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.