Postcode NE71 6LH is located in a rural town, within the Wooler area of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Seahouses, Belford & Wooler area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seahouses, Belford & Wooler is £39,346 per year. The median sale price in Wooler is £199,975 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £151,274 and £279,000. The nearest station is Chathill, about 12 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tower Hill.
Seahouses, Belford & Wooler has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,557 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Seahouses, Belford & Wooler has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Seahouses, Belford & Wooler is £39,346 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE71 6LH.
Seahouses, Belford & Wooler near NE71 6LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chathill located about 12 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tower Hill | Small | Walking directions to Tower Hill |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £199,975 (about £214 per square foot) in Wooler area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £287,725 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £195,000 | £219 |
| Terraced | 22 | £153,547 | £168 |
| Flats | 3 | £139,950 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189,848 | — | £159,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £295,000 | £83,000 | £155,000 | £137,200 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £74,500 | £150,000 | £147,500 |
| 2019 | £265,100 | £96,500 | £162,500 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £304,001 | £52,500 | £161,000 | £156,000 |
| 2021 | £290,750 | £142,000 | £150,000 | £162,500 |
| 2022 | £322,500 | £175,000 | £195,950 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £329,950 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £353,750 | £150,000 | £208,475 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £387,500 | £137,500 | £227,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £129,975 | £194,500 | £182,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | — | £141 | £157 |
| 2017 | £207 | £157 | £145 | £148 |
| 2018 | £151 | £96 | £159 | £149 |
| 2019 | £207 | £148 | £175 | £168 |
| 2020 | £210 | £108 | £176 | £132 |
| 2021 | £235 | £128 | £181 | £175 |
| 2022 | £245 | £254 | £225 | £200 |
| 2023 | £291 | £159 | £230 | £182 |
| 2024 | £254 | £152 | £204 | £198 |
| 2025 | £252 | £182 | £251 | £182 |
| 2026 | £250 | £225 | £220 | £194 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE71 6LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2026 | Number 1, 14 - 15, Market Place, Wooler, NE71 6LQ | Flats | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 21 Sept 2026 | 2, Market Place, Wooler, NE71 6LF | Other | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 31, Peth Head, Wooler, NE71 6NE | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 11, Church Street, Wooler, NE71 6BZ | Other | Freehold | £45,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 2, Market Lane, Wooler, NE71 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £182,500 |
In the NE71 6LH postcode area, located within Seahouses, Belford & Wooler, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School) | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2017. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE71 6LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 10 Market Place, Wooler, NE71 6LH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0 mi | Homecare | High Street, Northumberland, NE71 6LF | Walking directions to Homecare |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE71 6LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark George Mather
Wooler - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE71 6LH records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE71 6LH in Wooler is £199,975 (about £214 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NE71 6LH, including Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School) (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE71 6LH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,557 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE71 6LH is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark George Mather (Conservative and Unionist Party).