Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

WIDDRINGTON DRIVE, NE18 0PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIDDRINGTON DRIVE, NE18 0PL.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 60,100 /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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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE18 0PL's 57% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 22.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE18 0PL is a safe, established residential area on Widdrington Drive, 0.1km from Bridge End in Stamfordham. Administratively it sits within Ponteland West ward and the Hexham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% 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: Average house prices are around £197k, up 22.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE18 0PL are sourced from Output Area E00139816 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE18 0PL. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 199,000

7 sales · Mean £ 213,928

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

NE18 0PL has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Stamfordham Primary School

Outstanding81 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Swinburne Arms0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam8.3 km
  • Prudhoe8.4 km
  • Newcastle Airport10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge End0.2 km
  • Bridge End0.2 km
  • Grange Road0.2 km
  • Grange Road0.2 km
  • Village Green0.4 km