NE71 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 186 active and 22 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE71 (33%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (20%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE71 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NE71 are around £223k, down 2.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE71 at 188 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 52 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE71 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Northumberland, North East
NE71 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE71 postcode area.
groups
Population2,732
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Avg Age52
payments
Avg Income£ 35,000 /yr
work
Employed42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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5/10family_restroomFamily
3/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
4/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
3/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
Area Character
NE71 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 56% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £223k. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.
home £223,987 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%
Economic Activity
42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences175
Anti-social behaviour128
Public order59
Criminal damage and arson48
Other theft34
school Local Schools
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Wooler First School
Good103 pupils
S
Glendale Middle School
Good117 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Yearle House & Cottages
- Bridgend Farm
- Hethpool House Bed & Breakfast
- Millyard House Bed & Breakfast
- No 1 Hotel
- + 5 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Slimming World Franchise
- Haugh Head Garage
- Mike Hope of Wooler
- Northern Trader County Store
- Riverside Village Store
- + 5 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wooler Golf Club
- Anchor Inn
- Angel Inn
- Black Bull Inn
- Red Lion Inn
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Doddington Dairy Milk Bar
- Grinders Cafe
- Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park
- Milan Restaurant
- Ramblers
- + 7 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cindy & Millies Takeaway
- Fry Fry
- Oriental Kitchen
- The Perfect Shot
- The Traybake Fairy
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Area Profile: NE71 · Data under Open Government Licence