NE71 6QS is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Haugh Head in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE71 6QS offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6QS are sourced from Output Area E00139308 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE71 6QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE71 6QS.
129
47
£ 36,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE71 6QS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE71 6QS is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 47 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE71 6QS. The average age is 47.0. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 304,001
1 sales · Mean £ 304,001
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NE71 6QS has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Haugh Head Garage0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chathill18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Glendale Business Park0.3 km
- Glendale Business Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE716QS · Data under Open Government Licence