NE18 0BW is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from South Dissington in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Ponteland West ward and the Hexham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE18, NE18 0BW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 NE18 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00139813 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE18 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE18 0BW.
112
42
£ 60,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE18 0BW 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE18 0BW combines high owner-occupation (72%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE18 0BW. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NE18 0BW has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Airport5.8 km
- Wylam6.0 km
- Prudhoe8.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue0.4 km
- The Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE180BW · Data under Open Government Licence