NE15 0EZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Houghton in Heddon-on-the-Wall. Administratively it sits within Ponteland South with Heddon ward and the Hexham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE15, NE15 0EZ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £840k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE15 0EZ are sourced from Output Area E00139705 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE15 0EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE15 0EZ.
316
56
£ 60,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE15 0EZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE15 0EZ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £840k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE15 0EZ. The average age is 56.5. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 820,000
1 sales · Mean £ 820,000
Semi-Detached
£ 860,000
1 sales · Mean £ 860,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE15 0EZ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Heddon Service Station0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Houghton North Farm Visitor Accommodation0.1 km
- Hadrians Barn0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Swan Inn0.9 km
- Three Tuns Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Number 190.7 km
- Bell E Buon0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylam2.4 km
- Prudhoe5.0 km
- Blaydon6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Houghton0.1 km
- Houghton0.1 km
- Bays Leap0.5 km
- Bays Leap0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE150EZ · Data under Open Government Licence