NE70 covers Belford, a rural postcode in Northumberland near the Northumberland Coast. Over the past five years, property prices have increased at a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, while rental values have grown at 5.2% annually, outpacing capital appreciation. Population growth has remained modest at 0.8% across the five-year period. The district scores 52.0 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, positioning it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage, indicating limited urban transformation activity to date. These metrics suggest rental income has strengthened relative to property value gains, which may appeal to investors focused on yield rather than rapid capital growth.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Belford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.1 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
2 planning applications submitted in NE70 over the last six months.
- Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Lime - Crown reduction of up to 30% of the mass of the tree, removal of the northern co-dominant stem, reduction of branches on main stem to the boundary and thinning throughout. T2 Pine - Crown reduction of up to 30% of the mass of the tree, crown raise to allow more light in play area, removal or reduction to branches and thinning throughout. T3 Elder - Fell to ground level.Jun 2026 · pending
- Removal of 2 no. existing antennas and the installation of 2 no. new antennas, Installation of mast head amplifiers (MHAs) and a GPS node, Removal of 1 no. existing cabinet and the installation of 1 no. new cabinet, within the existing cabin, Associated apparatus and ancillary works. - COL.MOD.UK.0008572Jun 2026 · pending
Belford (NE70) common questions
Is Belford up and coming?
Belford (NE70) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 27% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Belford safe?
Belford has a safety score of 86/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Belford?
The average property price in Belford (NE70) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Belford?
The median monthly rent in Belford (NE70) is £658 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Belford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bamburgh (NE69), Seahouses (NE68), Chathill (NE67), Wooler (NE71), Alnwick (NE66). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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