NE15 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Heddon Banks, 0.3km from Heddon-on-the-Wall in Heddon-on-the-Wall. Administratively it sits within Ponteland South with Heddon ward and the Hexham constituency.
For serious buyers, NE15 0BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £578k, up 34.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE15 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00139702 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDDON BANKS, NE15 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDDON BANKS, NE15 0BU.
317
55
£ 60,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE15 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE15 0BU's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £578k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 34.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE15 0BU. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 572,500
14 sales · Mean £ 523,282
Semi-Detached
£ 314,000
4 sales · Mean £ 285,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE15 0BU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Heddon Service Station0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Houghton North Farm Visitor Accommodation0.7 km
- Hadrians Barn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Swan Inn0.4 km
- Three Tuns Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Number 190.7 km
- Bell E Buon0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylam2.4 km
- Prudhoe5.4 km
- Blaydon6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Methodist Church0.4 km
- Towne Gate0.4 km
- Three Tuns0.4 km
- Three Tuns0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE150BU · Data under Open Government Licence