Broomey Road Wooler, Northumberland
26 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE71), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2501972.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £130,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 12).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 19.9 km (12 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 103 to 112 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wooler Health, about 240 m away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £170,000 | £136,000 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £265,100 | £265,100 | £265,100 |
| 2018 | 2 | £111,000 | £107,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2006 | 4 | £148,750 | £62,000 | £152,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £125,250 | £93,000 | £157,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2025 | 14 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2023 | 7 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2023 | 13 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2023 | 6 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £136,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 21 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2020 | 11 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2019 | 25 NE71 6NZ | Detached | £265,100 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 4 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2018 | 6 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 5 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2008 | 9 NE71 6NZ | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 1 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2006 | 17 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2006 | 4 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £62,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 19 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 12 Sep 2005 | 11 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £157,500 | |
| 13 Apr 2005 | 4 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £93,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2003 | 5 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 7 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2001 | 16 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £44,000 | |
| 18 May 2001 | 4 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2000 | 5 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 28 Oct 1999 | 23 NE71 6NZ | Detached | £90,250 | |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 1 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £68,500 | |
| 17 Jul 1998 | 9 NE71 6NZ | Detached | £72,000 | |
| 28 Oct 1997 | TILLKNOWE, 3 NE71 6NZ | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 4 Aug 1995 | 2 NE71 6NZ | Terraced | £46,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1930-1949 (11); 1950-1966 (4); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (52% of about 1,170 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Wooler (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 46 High Street, Wooler: up to 5 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Wooler First School, Ryecroft Way, Wooler (brownfield parcel): up to 19 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Ryecroft Hotel, Ryecroft Way, Wooler: up to 1 home, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Plots 1, 2, & 3, Weetwood Road, Wooler: up to 5 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land North East Of Bridgend Park, Brewery Road, Wooler, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 27 October 2026 to 2 November 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE71 6NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NE71 6NY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE71 6PA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 103 m and 112 m above sea level (107 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE71 6NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE71 6NZ | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| NE71 6PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Chathill 1,580 journeys in 2024–25 | 19.9 km (12 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Fair | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 60.2 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wooler Health | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glendale Pharmacy | 360 m |
| Hospital | Alnwick Infirmary | 25.3 km (16 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 250 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,140 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,890 m² | 70 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Two pillboxes near Green Castle, a scheduled monument, 460 m (0.3 miles) west. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Two pillboxes near Green Castle | Scheduled monument | 460 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Wooler Tower on east side of Church Street | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Green Castle ringwork 320m south west of Humbleton Mill | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Battle of Homildon Hill 1402 | Registered battlefield | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cardingmill Plantation | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Gallowlaw Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Kenterdale Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Earle Whin | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Cresswell Bog | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Monday Cleugh | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 26 |
2 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School) | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Takeaway NE71 6NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| T W Brand of Wooler Ltd NE71 6BH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Bibi Bakers NE71 6BD | Manufacturers/packers | 320 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| T R Johnson NE71 6BD | Manufacturers/packers | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Grinders Cafe NE71 6BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Cheviot Farm Bakery NE71 6BU | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| The Good Life Shop Ltd NE71 6BG | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Cherrytree Cafe NE71 6BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| The Chocolate Box NE71 6LD | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| No 1 Hotel NE71 6LD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Black Bull Inn NE71 6BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Angel Inn NE71 6BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Milan Restaurant NE71 6BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Glendale Pharmacy NE71 6BY | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Northumberland E-Bikes NE71 6LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ramsey Lane (12); On or near Oliver Place (2); On or near High Fair (1); On or near Oliver Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 27 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE71 6NZ: 23 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- NE71 6NY: 2 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- NE71 6PA: 1 address of 61 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ramsey Lane · Ramsey Lane · High Fair · Oliver Road · Oliver Place · Broomey Road · Greendale Court · Cheviot Park · Padgepool Place · Horsdenside · Curlew Court · High Street
All the streets in NE71 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.