Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

THE ORCHARD, NE41 8BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARD, NE41 8BS.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

45

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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 8BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NE41 8BS's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £612k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £612k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

NE41 8BS is a sought-after residential area on The Orchard, 0.5km from Wylam in Wylam. Administratively it sits within Bywell ward and the Hexham constituency.

For serious buyers, NE41 8BS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k. 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 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00140036 (shared with 23 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 8BS. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 585,000

3 sales · Mean £ 603,333

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

NE41 8BS has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour8
Public order5
Shoplifting5
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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Wylam First School

Outstanding146 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wormald House0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Wylam Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.3 km
  • The Ship Inn0.2 km
  • Fox & Hounds Inn0.5 km
  • The Boathouse Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bistro en Glaze0.2 km
  • The Black Bull Restaurant0.3 km
  • Explorers0.7 km
  • Wylam Tennis Club0.7 km
  • The Coffee Tree0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • J A Stobo & Son0.3 km
  • Wylam Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
  • Big River Bakery0.7 km
  • Spar0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wylam's Garden0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam0.8 km
  • Prudhoe2.7 km
  • Stocksfield6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Charlie's Corner0.2 km
  • Holeyn Hall Road0.2 km
  • Charlie's Corner0.2 km
  • Holeyn Hall Road0.2 km
  • Black Bull0.3 km