NE18 0BL is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from South Dissington in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Ponteland West ward and the Hexham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE18 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00139817 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE18 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE18 0BL.
435
46
£ 60,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE18 0BL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE18 0BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £515k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE18 0BL. The average age is 46.3. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 393,750
2 sales · Mean £ 393,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
NE18 0BL has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Plough Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylam5.0 km
- Prudhoe6.5 km
- Newcastle Airport7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE180BL · Data under Open Government Licence