NE71 (Wooler), a rural postcode in the Scottish Borders region, demonstrates modest property market activity with a trajectory score of 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been limited at 1.3% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 5.2% CAGR. Population growth in the area remains negligible at 0.8% over the same period. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting no significant transformation is currently underway. These metrics indicate a relatively stable but unexceptional market characterised by stronger rental income potential than capital growth for property investors.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Wooler · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
2 planning applications submitted in NE71 over the last six months.
- Notification of Prior Approval for the construction of a new storage building for straw bales etcJun 2026 · pending
- Trees in a Conservation Area: Removal of 19 tree leyandii hedgeJun 2026 · pending
Wooler (NE71) common questions
Is Wooler up and coming?
Wooler (NE71) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 64% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Wooler safe?
Wooler has a safety score of 42/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wooler?
The average property price in Wooler (NE71) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wooler?
The median monthly rent in Wooler (NE71) is £658 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wooler?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Belford (NE70), Bamburgh (NE69), Chathill (NE67). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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