Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

HEDLEY ROAD, NE41 8EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDLEY ROAD, NE41 8EF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

182

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE41 8EF combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£205k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £205k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

NE41 8EF is a sought-after residential area on Hedley Road, 0.1km from Wylam in Wylam. Administratively it sits within Bywell ward and the Hexham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 NE41 8EF are sourced from Output Area E00140033 (shared with 7 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 NE41 8EF. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NE41 8EF has low crime rates — 19 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.

Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Wylam First School

Outstanding146 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wormald House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Wylam Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • Fox & Hounds Inn0.1 km
  • The Boathouse Inn0.4 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.3 km
  • The Ship Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bistro en Glaze0.4 km
  • The Black Bull Restaurant0.3 km
  • Explorers0.2 km
  • Wylam Tennis Club0.4 km
  • The Coffee Tree0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Big River Bakery0.1 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • J A Stobo & Son0.3 km
  • Wylam Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wylam's Garden0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylam0.4 km
  • Prudhoe3.2 km
  • Blaydon6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Memorial0.1 km
  • Memorial0.2 km
  • Black Bull0.3 km
  • Black Bull0.3 km
  • Wylam Station0.3 km