Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

FENTON DRIVE, NE71 6DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENTON DRIVE, NE71 6DT.

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

376

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NE71 6DT is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

NE71 6DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fenton Drive, 0.3km from Wooler in Wooler. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.

For families considering a move, NE71 6DT represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6DT are sourced from Output Area E00139388 (shared with 20 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 6DT. The average age is 56.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 205,500

2 sales · Mean £ 205,500

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

NE71 6DT has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Wooler First School

Good103 pupils0.7 km
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Glendale Middle School

Good117 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

11 nearby
  • The Mart Canteen0.3 km
  • Ad Gefrin0.5 km
  • Doddington Dairy Milk Bar0.6 km
  • Grinders Cafe0.3 km
  • Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Cheviot Farm Bakery0.3 km
  • Glendale Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Mike Hope of Wooler0.3 km
  • Riverside Village Store0.9 km
  • T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.5 km
  • Angel Inn0.3 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.3 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 Fry0.4 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.4 km
  • The Perfect Shot0.4 km
  • The Traybake Fairy0.5 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Ryecroft Way0.1 km
  • Ryecroft Way0.1 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Wooler Bus Station0.3 km