NE71 6AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Weetwood Road, 0.5km from Wooler in Wooler. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
For families considering a move, NE71 6AE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00139387 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEETWOOD ROAD, NE71 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEETWOOD ROAD, NE71 6AE.
397
55
£ 36,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE71 6AE 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
No single demographic signal dominates NE71 6AE — age 55, 63% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE71 6AE. The average age is 54.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 226,500
1 sales · Mean £ 226,500
Terraced
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
Detached
£ 122,000
1 sales · Mean £ 122,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE71 6AE has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Wooler First School
Glendale Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Tankerville Arms Hotel0.6 km
- Bridgend Farm0.4 km
- Millyard House Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- No 1 Hotel0.5 km
- Old Mill Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Mart Canteen0.3 km
- Ad Gefrin0.4 km
- Doddington Dairy Milk Bar0.4 km
- Grinders Cafe0.5 km
- Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cheviot Farm Bakery0.5 km
- Glendale Pharmacy0.4 km
- Mike Hope of Wooler0.1 km
- Riverside Village Store0.6 km
- T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anchor Inn0.5 km
- Angel Inn0.4 km
- Black Bull Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cindy & Millies Takeaway0.4 km
- Fry Fry0.4 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.5 km
- The Perfect Shot0.4 km
- The Traybake Fairy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Weetwood Ave north end0.1 km
- Weetwood Ave north end0.1 km
- Weetwood Avenue0.2 km
- Weetwood Ave south end0.3 km
- Weetwood Ave south end0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE716AE · Data under Open Government Licence