Area Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE71 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE71 postcode area.

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Population

2,732

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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2/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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

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.

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
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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
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise
  • T W Brand of Wooler Ltd
  • The Chocolate Box
  • The Good Life Shop Ltd
  • Haugh Head Garage
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Anchor Inn
  • Angel Inn
  • Black Bull Inn
  • Red Lion Inn
  • Wooler Golf Club
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Cindy & Millies Takeaway
  • Fry Fry
  • Oriental Kitchen
  • The Perfect Shot
  • The Traybake Fairy
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Ad Gefrin
  • Cafe Maelmin
  • Doddington Dairy Milk Bar
  • Grinders Cafe
  • Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative