Cheviot Street is in Wooler and in Berwick-Upon-Tweed district. NE71 6LW is located in the Wooler electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheviot Street, Wooler, NE71 6LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE71 6LS, NE71 6LP, NE71 6LN, NE71 6LZ, NE71 6NB, NE71 6NE, NE71 6LQ, NE71 6NF, NE71 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE71 6LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.8% | 24.2% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 10% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.3% | 37.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 18.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 23.6% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 5.6% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 9% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 28.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.9% | 97.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheviot Street was 134.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 236.0% higher than the Bamburgh average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cheviot Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bamburgh and the 231st highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cheviot Park, Wooler, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-07 | £250,000 |
| 3 Cheviot Park, Wooler, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-28 | £310,985 |
| 24 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-05-01 | £212,387 |
| 28 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-01-27 | £212,745 |
| 15 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-09-07 | £194,422 |
NE71 6LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE71 6LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooler First School Brewery Road , NE71 6QF | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Middle School 15 Brewery Lane , NE71 6QF | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooler Youth Hostel and Events Limited | 30 Cheviot Street, Wooler | 74 yd | |
| The Anchor Inn Kitchen | 2 Cheviot Street, Wooler | 138 yd | |
| The Terrace Cafe | 18 Market Place, Wooler | 219 yd | |
| Ad Gefrin | 30 South Road, Wooler | 263 yd | |
| Milan Restaurant | 2 High Street, Wooler | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Inn | 2 Cheviot Street, Wooler | 138 yd | |
| Black Bull Inn | 2 High Street, Wooler | 339 yd | |
| Angel Inn | 4 High Street, Wooler | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy & Millies Takeaway | 24 Market Place, Wooler | 261 yd | |
| The Perfect Shot | 5 Market Place, Wooler | 275 yd | |
| Fry Fry | 2 Market Place, Wooler | 275 yd | |
| The Traybake Fairy | 28 South Road, Wooler | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 10 Market Place, Wooler | 217 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Country Park RIVERSIDE COUNTRY PARK RIVERSIDE COUNTRY PARK A697 WOOPERTON JUNCTION TO WOOLER | swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Glendale Middle School Brewery Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Wooler First School BREWERY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Wooler Football Club WEETWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Wooler Cricket Club Brewery Road | grass pitches | 879 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 | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.