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NE71

WOOLER

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE71 encompasses WOOLER and its surrounding areas in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £246,155
1yr change ▼ 15.3%
Crime 1% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£246,155

▼ 15.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% below national avg

Crime Rate

81.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

1% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

208 Mbps

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.

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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

£224K £234K £244K £254K £264K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

67

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.

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208.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

70%

Superfast Coverage

48%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about NE71 WOOLER

What is the average house price in NE71 WOOLER?
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 WOOLER 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 is the population of NE71 WOOLER?
The population of NE71 (WOOLER) is approximately 331,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE71 WOOLER?
There are 2 schools in or near NE71. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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