NE41 8DJ is a sought-after residential area on Woodcroft Road, 0.1km from Wylam in Wylam. Administratively it sits within Bywell ward and the Hexham constituency.
For serious buyers, NE41 8DJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k, up 13.5% year-on-year. 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 8DJ are sourced from Output Area E00140035 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODCROFT ROAD, NE41 8DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODCROFT ROAD, NE41 8DJ.
242
50
£ 49,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE41 8DJ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE41 8DJ combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£445k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £445k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE41 8DJ. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
5 sales · Mean £ 365,800
Detached
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE41 8DJ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wylam First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wormald House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wylam Masonic Hall0.1 km
- Fox & Hounds Inn0.1 km
- The Boathouse Inn0.4 km
- Black Bull Inn0.1 km
- The Ship Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bistro en Glaze0.2 km
- The Black Bull Restaurant0.1 km
- Explorers0.3 km
- Wylam Tennis Club0.4 km
- The Coffee Tree0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.1 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Big River Bakery0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
- J A Stobo & Son0.1 km
- Wylam Pharmacy Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wylam's Garden0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylam0.4 km
- Prudhoe3.0 km
- Stocksfield7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Black Bull0.1 km
- Black Bull0.1 km
- Charlie's Corner0.2 km
- Memorial0.2 km
- Memorial0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE418DJ · Data under Open Government Licence