NE71 6AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ryecroft View, 0.3km from Wooler in Wooler. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE71, NE71 6AT offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00139388 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYECROFT VIEW, NE71 6AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYECROFT VIEW, NE71 6AT.
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 6AT is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £395k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE71 6AT. 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
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
£ 295,000
3 sales · Mean £ 306,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE71 6AT has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Wooler First School
Glendale Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Tankerville Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Bridgend Farm0.8 km
- Millyard House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- No 1 Hotel0.4 km
- Old Mill Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Mart Canteen0.4 km
- Ad Gefrin0.7 km
- Doddington Dairy Milk Bar0.8 km
- Grinders Cafe0.4 km
- Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cheviot Farm Bakery0.4 km
- Glendale Pharmacy0.4 km
- Mike Hope of Wooler0.4 km
- T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.3 km
- The Chocolate Box0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anchor Inn0.6 km
- Angel Inn0.4 km
- Black Bull Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cindy & Millies Takeaway0.4 km
- Fry Fry0.4 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.5 km
- The Perfect Shot0.4 km
- The Traybake Fairy0.6 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Ryecroft Way0.1 km
- Ryecroft Way0.1 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Wooler Bus Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE716AT · Data under Open Government Licence