NE71 6AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Wooler in Wooler. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE71 6AH represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00139388 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE71 6AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE71 6AH.
376
57
£ 36,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE71 6AH is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE71 6AH. The average age is 56.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NE71 6AH has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wooler First School
Glendale Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Tankerville Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Bridgend Farm0.7 km
- Millyard House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- No 1 Hotel0.7 km
- Old Mill Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Mart Canteen0.1 km
- Ad Gefrin0.7 km
- Doddington Dairy Milk Bar0.7 km
- Grinders Cafe0.6 km
- Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cheviot Farm Bakery0.6 km
- Glendale Pharmacy0.6 km
- Mike Hope of Wooler0.4 km
- Riverside Village Store1.0 km
- T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anchor Inn0.7 km
- Angel Inn0.6 km
- Black Bull Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cindy & Millies Takeaway0.7 km
- Fry Fry0.6 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.7 km
- The Perfect Shot0.6 km
- The Traybake Fairy0.6 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Ryecroft Way0.3 km
- Ryecroft Way0.3 km
- Weetwood Ave north end0.4 km
- Weetwood Ave north end0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE716AH · Data under Open Government Licence