NE71 6BS is a safe, established residential area on Linhope Green, 0.1km from Wooler in Wooler. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00139393 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINHOPE GREEN, NE71 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINHOPE GREEN, NE71 6BS.
229
47
£ 36,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE71 6BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE71 6BS's 63% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE71 6BS. The average age is 47.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 149,950
5 sales · Mean £ 178,760
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE71 6BS has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Farm0.6 km
- Millyard House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- No 1 Hotel0.1 km
- Old Mill Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Mart Canteen0.7 km
- Ad Gefrin0.4 km
- Doddington Dairy Milk Bar0.6 km
- Grinders Cafe0.1 km
- Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.4 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cheviot Farm Bakery0.1 km
- Glendale Pharmacy0.1 km
- Mike Hope of Wooler0.5 km
- Riverside Village Store0.7 km
- T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anchor Inn0.2 km
- Angel Inn0.1 km
- Black Bull Inn0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cindy & Millies Takeaway0.1 km
- Fry Fry0.2 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.1 km
- The Perfect Shot0.2 km
- The Traybake Fairy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Wooler Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE716BS · Data under Open Government Licence