NE41 8DQ is a sought-after residential area on Woodcroft Road, 0.4km from Wylam in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bywell ward and the Hexham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE41, NE41 8DQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 £872k. 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 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00140029 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODCROFT ROAD, NE41 8DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODCROFT ROAD, NE41 8DQ.
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£ 49,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE41 8DQ 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 8DQ combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£872k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE41 8DQ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 872,000
1 sales · Mean £ 872,000
Terraced
£ 276,000
1 sales · Mean £ 276,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE41 8DQ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. 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 House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wylam Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Black Bull Inn0.2 km
- The Ship Inn0.1 km
- Fox & Hounds Inn0.4 km
- The Boathouse Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bistro en Glaze0.1 km
- The Black Bull Restaurant0.2 km
- Explorers0.6 km
- Wylam Tennis Club0.5 km
- The Coffee Tree0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- J A Stobo & Son0.2 km
- Wylam Pharmacy Ltd0.2 km
- Big River Bakery0.6 km
- Spar0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wylam's Garden0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylam0.7 km
- Prudhoe2.7 km
- Stocksfield6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Charlie's Corner0.1 km
- Charlie's Corner0.1 km
- Black Bull0.2 km
- Black Bull0.2 km
- Holeyn Hall Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE418DQ · Data under Open Government Licence