NE43 7DP is a mixed residential area on The Old Forge, 0.2km from Newton in Newton Hall. Administratively it sits within Bywell ward and the Hexham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: Average house prices are around £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE43 7DP are sourced from Output Area E00139870 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE OLD FORGE, NE43 7DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OLD FORGE, NE43 7DP.
394
44
£ 49,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE43 7DP 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE43 7DP — age 44, 49% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE43 7DP. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Duke Of Wellington0.1 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Newton Village Shop0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Riding Mill3.2 km
- Stocksfield3.7 km
- Corbridge4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE437DP · Data under Open Government Licence