NE71 6AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fenton Grange, 0.6km from Wooler in Wooler. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 23.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00139388 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FENTON GRANGE, NE71 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENTON GRANGE, NE71 6AW.
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 85% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, NE71 6AW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 23.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE71 6AW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 177,250
8 sales · Mean £ 174,750
Detached
£ 337,500
4 sales · Mean £ 339,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NE71 6AW has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Hotel0.1 km
- Bridgend Farm0.9 km
- Millyard House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- No 1 Hotel0.7 km
- Old Mill Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Mart Canteen0.3 km
- Ad Gefrin0.9 km
- Doddington Dairy Milk Bar0.9 km
- Grinders Cafe0.7 km
- Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.6 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cheviot Farm Bakery0.7 km
- Glendale Pharmacy0.6 km
- Mike Hope of Wooler0.6 km
- T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.6 km
- The Chocolate Box0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anchor Inn0.8 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 Fry0.7 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.7 km
- The Perfect Shot0.7 km
- The Traybake Fairy0.8 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Ryecroft Way0.2 km
- Ryecroft Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE716AW · Data under Open Government Licence