Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

OAKWOOD COTTAGES, NE41 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD COTTAGES, NE41 8BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 8BJ 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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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NE41 8BJ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £315k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NE41 8BJ is a well-regarded residential area on Oakwood Cottages, 1.3km from Close House in Wylam. Administratively it sits within Bywell ward and the Hexham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE41, NE41 8BJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £315k. 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 8BJ 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 8BJ. 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

Terraced

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 270,833

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Wylam First School

Outstanding146 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam1.6 km
  • Prudhoe3.7 km
  • Blaydon7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Houghton Moor Cottages0.4 km
  • Houghton Moor Cottages0.4 km