Dene Road is in Wylam and in Tynedale district. NE41 8EY is located in the Bywell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dene Road, Wylam, NE41 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE41 8DE, NE41 8EL, NE41 8EU, NE41 8ER, NE41 8EX, NE41 8EP, NE41 8EZ, NE41 8AX, NE41 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE41 8EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE41 8EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.9% | 18.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 63.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 46.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE41 8EY this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 4.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 52.2% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 94.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dene Road was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% lower than the Bywell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dene Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bywell and the 90th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dene Road, Wylam, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2021-04-29 | £359,917 |
| Garage Associated With 13 Dene Road, Wylam, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £7,000 | 2020-06-03 | £8,908 |
| 134 Dene Road, Wylam, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2018-09-05 | £224,499 |
| 133 Dene Road, Wylam, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-11-04 | £234,090 |
| 13 Dene Road, Wylam, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-07-14 | £402,829 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE41 8EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylam First School Bell Road , NE41 8EH | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | 1out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Trajan Walk , Heddon-on-the-Wall NE15 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | 3out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Tree | Main Road, Wylam | 354 yd | |
| Bistro en Glaze | Main Road, Wylam | 370 yd | |
| The Wood Oven | Main Road, Wylam | 388 yd | |
| Explorers | Stephenson Terrace, Wylam | 487 yd | |
| Wylam Tennis Club | Elm Bank Road, Wylam | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Inn | Main Road, Wylam | 288 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Inn | Main Road, Wylam | 330 yd | |
| Wylam Masonic Hall | Chapel Lane, Wylam | 334 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Main Road, Wylam | 354 yd | |
| The Boathouse Inn | Station Road, Wylam | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylam's Garden | 41 Jackson Road, Wylam | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Main Road, Wylam | 388 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Munroe Hall At Wylam Institute CHURCH ROAD | 351 yd | |
| Wylam First School BELL ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Jubilee Field Main Road | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Wylam Tennis Club Elm Bank Road | tennis courts | 720 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.