NE71 — WOOLER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE71

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE71 is £246,155, which is 7% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE71 cost 14.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE71 have fallen 15.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£345,256	55
Semi-detached	£204,752	67
Terraced	£162,787	35
Flat	£138,500	11
All types	£246,155	185

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE71

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

NE71 has a crime rate of 81.8 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

18.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE71

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE71 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Wooler First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Glendale Middle School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE71 are 208.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

70%

Superfast Coverage

48%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE71 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE71 — WOOLER

Area Summary

NE71 (WOOLER) offers property prices near the national average (£246,155), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (208 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE71?

The average house price in NE71 (WOOLER) is £246,155, based on 185 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.3% over the past year.

Is NE71 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE71 is close to the national average at 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE71?

There are 2 schools in or near NE71. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE71?

Council tax in NE71 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE71?

The average broadband download speed in NE71 is 208 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 70% of premises, ultrafast to 48%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE71 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE71 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.