Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

VICTORIA ROAD, NE71 6DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, NE71 6DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

376

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 85% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, NE71 6DU is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE71 6DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.3km 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00139388 (shared with 20 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 6DU. 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

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE71 6DU has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Wooler First School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Glendale Middle School

Good117 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Tankerville Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • Bridgend Farm0.4 km
  • Millyard House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
  • No 1 Hotel0.3 km
  • Old Mill Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Mart Canteen0.3 km
  • Ad Gefrin0.4 km
  • Doddington Dairy Milk Bar0.4 km
  • Grinders Cafe0.3 km
  • Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Cheviot Farm Bakery0.3 km
  • Glendale Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Mike Hope of Wooler0.1 km
  • Riverside Village Store0.7 km
  • T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.4 km
  • Angel Inn0.2 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Cindy & Millies Takeaway0.3 km
  • Fry Fry0.2 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.3 km
  • The Perfect Shot0.2 km
  • The Traybake Fairy0.3 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Wooler Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Weetwood Ave north end0.2 km
  • Weetwood Ave north end0.3 km