Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

FELL COTTAGES, NE47 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELL COTTAGES, NE47 0BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

362

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE47 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NE47 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fell Cottages, 1.2km from Colpitts in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within South Tynedale ward and the Hexham constituency.

For families considering a move, NE47 0BU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE47 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00139989 (shared with 35 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 NE47 0BU. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 172,500

2 sales · Mean £ 172,500

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

NE47 0BU has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Holly Cottage Life0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Slaley Hall0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Riding Mill6.1 km
  • Corbridge7.1 km
  • Stocksfield8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hotel Lodge0.5 km