NE71 6ED is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Wooler in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Wooler ward and the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE71 6ED are sourced from Output Area E00139328 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE71 6ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE71 6ED.
210
54
£ 36,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE71 6ED represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE71 6ED — age 54, 51% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE71 6ED. The average age is 53.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE71 6ED has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are 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
7 nearby- Tankerville Arms Hotel0.8 km
- Millyard House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- No 1 Hotel0.7 km
- Old Mill Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- St Cuthberts Retreat0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cheviot Farm Bakery0.7 km
- Glendale Pharmacy0.7 km
- Mike Hope of Wooler1.0 km
- T W Brand of Wooler Ltd0.6 km
- The Chocolate Box0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anchor Inn0.8 km
- Angel Inn0.7 km
- Black Bull Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Grinders Cafe0.7 km
- Highburn House Caravan & Camping Park0.3 km
- Milan Restaurant0.7 km
- Ramblers0.6 km
- The Anchor Inn Kitchen0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cindy & Millies Takeaway0.7 km
- Fry Fry0.8 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.7 km
- The Perfect Shot0.8 km
- The Traybake Fairy1.0 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- High Fair0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE716ED · Data under Open Government Licence