NE70 — BELFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE70

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE70 is £362,202, which is 37% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE70 cost 26.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE70 have fallen 35.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£357,434	31
Semi-detached	£207,995	21
Terraced	£186,658	19
Flat	£315,000	1
All types	£362,202	84

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE70

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE70 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE70

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE70 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Belford Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE70 are 239.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

239.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

70%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE70 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE70 — BELFORD

Area Summary

NE70 (BELFORD) offers above-average property prices (£362,202, 26% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (239 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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NE69

BAMBURGH

£604K

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£246K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE70?

The average house price in NE70 (BELFORD) is £362,202, based on 84 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 26% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 35.6% over the past year.

Is NE70 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE70 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE70?

There are 1 schools in or near NE70. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE70?

Council tax in NE70 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE70?

The average broadband download speed in NE70 is 239 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 70% of premises, ultrafast to 57%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE70 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE70 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.