Postcode NE71 6LS is located in a rural town, within the Wooler ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Seahouses, Belford & Wooler area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Seahouses, Belford & Wooler is £39,346 per year. The nearest station is Chathill located about 12.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Tower Hill.
Seahouses, Belford & Wooler has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Seahouses, Belford & Wooler has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.2% 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 6LS.
Seahouses, Belford & Wooler near NE71 6LS 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 12.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tower Hill | Small | Walking directions to Tower Hill |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Wooler area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £667,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £182,250 |
10 year median price trend in Wooler
In the NE71 6LS postcode area, located within Seahouses, Belford & Wooler, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wooler First School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Glendale Middle School | Community school | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE71 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 10 Market Place, Wooler, NE71 6LH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Homecare | High Street, Northumberland, NE71 6LF | Walking directions to Homecare |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 10 South Street, Wooler, NE71 6NW | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.