How much do houses cost in NE71 6AU?

The average property price in NE71 6AU is currently around £169k.

What is the population of NE71 6AU?

The population for the NE71 6AU area is approximately 242 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

DROVERS LANE, NE71 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVERS LANE, NE71 6AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

242

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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5/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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5/10

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1/10

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2/10

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1/10

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Area Character

NE71 6AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 37% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE71 6AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Drovers Lane in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Norham and Islandshires ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE71 6AU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00176349 (shared with 18 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 NE71 6AU. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Semi-Detached

£ 127,250

2 sales · Mean £ 127,250

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Wooler Golf Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chathill19.5 km

Bus Stops

Post Office0.2 km
Post Office0.2 km