Town Pop. 1,858

Living in Wooler: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wooler comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Wooler most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

The NE71 district averages 35/100, putting Wooler 9 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Wooler sits 65 points above the NE71 district figure of 24/100. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NE71 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

99 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes

↑ 49% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes

↑ 50% above national average

Public order 18 crimes

↑ 49% above national average

Burglary 14 crimes

↑ 114% above national average

other 31 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 31 crimes
2 Ramsey Lane 27 crimes
3 Bridgend Park 17 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³

Green Space 45

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches Adequate 2

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools

2 schools in area

2Good

Glendale Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Wooler First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

Healthcare

A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service16.2 mi

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital36.2 mi

Hexham General Hospital39.2 mi

Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks82.8%

A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%

Nearest GP surgeryBelford Medical Practice8.1 mi

GP capacity823 patients per GP

0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%

available across Northumberland

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

92.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

92.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate49.2%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed49.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired37.6%Student1.4%Other inactive9.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary28.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%

Home ownership55.2%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27

A £1,731

B £2,020

C £2,308

D £2,597

E £3,174

F £3,751

G £4,328

H £5,194

Energy North East England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Northumbrian Water

Average bill regional £435/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Chathill 12 mi

Berwick-upon-Tweed 15.8 mi

Alnmouth 18.2 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 5

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping Ample 31

Takeaways Some 3

Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£186,500	18

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Wooler a nice place to live?

Wooler has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wooler is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wooler?

Wooler is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 184 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wooler?

Among the top-rated schools in Wooler are Glendale Middle School and Wooler First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wooler in total.

What are house prices like in Wooler?

The current median house price in Wooler is £186,500, around 35% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

Wooler in context

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Postcode districts in Wooler

NE71 35 ⇄

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