POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE70 7QE postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 93.8%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 3 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 05 Dec 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £74,500Based on 6 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Dec 2025
- Gigabit availability 93.8%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 3 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Limited sampleLimited sample. Based on 6 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Dec 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 93.8%, with 93.8% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
5 within 400mNE70 7QE links 5 transport stops within 400m and 8 within 800m. 5 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Craft Gallery (BCT) at about 167m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
7 within 1200mNE70 7QE currently links 7 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 3 food and drink, 2 nightlife, 1 grocery. The closest mapped place is The John Dory Fish & Chip Shop at about 27m. The current amenity availability signal scores 65/100.
Jobs
2,461 online job adverts observedNorthumberland local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NE70 7QE in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
3 nearby school rows3 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NE70 7QE. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 3NE70 7QE has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 3 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 86, and criminal damage and arson is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 151 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£74,500
Limited sample. Based on 6 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Dec 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NE70 7QE, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 65/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (2), fast food (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Health
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
The John Dory Fish & Chip Shop
Fast Food at 8, West Street, Belford, Northumberland.
Health
Alphega pharmacy
Pharmacy at West Street, Belford.
Grocery
Co-op Food
Supermarket at West Street, Belford, Northumberland.
Food and drink
McDonald of England
Cafe at High Street, Belford.
Nightlife
Black Swan
Pub at Church Street, Belford, Northumberland.
Nightlife
The Salmon
Pub at 31, High Street, Belford, Northumberland.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Belford Primary School
Primary option in NE70 7QD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
St Mary's Church of England Middle School
Phase unavailable option in NE70 7NX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
St Mary's CofE Middle School Belford
Phase unavailable option in NE70 7NX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE70 7QE.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE70 7QE with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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