Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE71 6AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE71 6AX.

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

397

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE71 6AX 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.

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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE71 6AX spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE71 6AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Wooler in Wooler. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00139387 (shared with 9 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 6AX. 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

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

NE71 6AX has low crime rates — 24 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 offences10
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Wooler First School

Good103 pupils0.4 km
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Glendale Middle School

Good117 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Tankerville Arms Hotel0.6 km
  • Bridgend Farm0.3 km
  • Millyard House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
  • No 1 Hotel0.4 km
  • Old Mill Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Mart Canteen0.3 km
  • Ad Gefrin0.3 km
  • Doddington Dairy Milk Bar0.3 km
  • Grinders Cafe0.4 km
  • Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Cheviot Farm Bakery0.4 km
  • Glendale Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Mike Hope of Wooler0.1 km
  • Riverside Village Store0.6 km
  • T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Cindy & Millies Takeaway0.4 km
  • Fry Fry0.3 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.5 km
  • The Perfect Shot0.3 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
  • Wooler Bus Station0.3 km