NE71 6BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ryecroft Way, 0.2km from Wooler in Wooler. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE71 6BW represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% 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 £288k, up 19.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00139389 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYECROFT WAY, NE71 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYECROFT WAY, NE71 6BW.
250
54
£ 36,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE71 6BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE71 6BW spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 19.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE71 6BW. The average age is 53.8. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 227,500
6 sales · Mean £ 238,583
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
2 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE71 6BW has low crime rates — 24 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 Hotel0.4 km
- Bridgend Farm0.6 km
- Millyard House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- No 1 Hotel0.2 km
- Old Mill Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Mart Canteen0.5 km
- Ad Gefrin0.5 km
- Doddington Dairy Milk Bar0.6 km
- Grinders Cafe0.2 km
- Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.3 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cheviot Farm Bakery0.2 km
- Glendale Pharmacy0.2 km
- Mike Hope of Wooler0.4 km
- Riverside Village Store0.9 km
- T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anchor Inn0.4 km
- Angel Inn0.2 km
- Black Bull Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cindy & Millies Takeaway0.3 km
- Fry Fry0.3 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.3 km
- The Perfect Shot0.3 km
- The Traybake Fairy0.5 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Wooler Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE716BW · Data under Open Government Licence