Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

ACOMB DRIVE, NE41 8BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACOMB DRIVE, NE41 8BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

151

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE41 8BD 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE41 8BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £735k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

NE41 8BD is a sought-after residential area on Acomb Drive, 0.9km from Wylam in Wylam. Administratively it sits within Bywell ward and the Hexham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE41, NE41 8BD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £735k. 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 NE41 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00140031 (shared with 10 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 NE41 8BD. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 735,000

1 sales · Mean £ 735,000

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

NE41 8BD has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Wylam First School

Outstanding146 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wormald House1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Wylam Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.8 km
  • The Ship Inn0.8 km
  • Fox & Hounds Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bistro en Glaze0.8 km
  • The Black Bull Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Coffee Tree0.8 km
  • The Wood Oven1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • J A Stobo & Son0.8 km
  • Wylam Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • Big River Bakery1.0 km
  • Spar0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wylam's Garden0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam1.2 km
  • Prudhoe3.0 km
  • Stocksfield7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Acomb Drive0.1 km
  • Acomb Drive0.1 km