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About

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton form a rural area west of Morpeth, characterised by farmland and scattered settlements. The landscape is defined by the River Wansbeck, which flows through the parishes, and areas of mixed woodland. Agriculture remains a central part of the local economy, with fields and farmsteads shaping the open views. The settlements themselves are small, centred around historic cores with stone-built houses and community halls.

A notable local landmark is Capheaton Hall, a 17th-century country house set within its own parkland. The area is crossed by several minor roads and public footpaths, connecting the villages to surrounding farmland and the wider countryside. This is a quiet part of Northumberland, with a sense of separation from the busier coastal and urban areas to the east.

Area overview

On average Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £59,073 per year. There are 6 schools in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is home to around 9,474 people, with a population density of about 25.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton Population
9,474
Population density
25.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.22(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.81(-73%)
Other theft
4.96(-17%)
Public order
4.54(-45%)
Burglary
4.12(-8%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,095
96.03%
Other White
121
1.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.4%
Irish
33
0.35%
Indian
32
0.34%
Total population: 9,471

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,646
46.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,326
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,012
12.81%
No qualifications
826
10.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
566
7.16%
Total 16+ residents: 7,900

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,562
38.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,431
35.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
591
14.61%
Other social rented
227
5.61%
Other forms of private rent
139
3.44%
Total households: 4,045

Property prices in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

Median price£352,498
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£227K – £476K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £352,498 (about £280 per square foot) in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £2,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached93£435,000£296
Semi-Detached42£235,000£278
Terraced26£225,000£246
Flats11£156,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£93,000£196,500£420,000
2017£319,248£116,623£176,000£175,000
2018£329,995£127,620£181,248£179,995
2019£339,998£139,995£181,995£169,995
2020£379,995£135,000£169,950£192,475
2021£370,498£127,995£187,950£185,000
2022£400,475£147,500£211,748£185,000
2023£389,973£135,000£215,000£235,250
2024£415,000£135,000£237,498£223,598
2025£465,000£159,000£215,000£250,000
2026£402,500£132,917£236,475£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£234£219£218
2017£241£167£208£172
2018£232£199£211£158
2019£226£203£198£159
2020£231£170£227£212
2021£244£178£233£187
2022£284£240£250£234
2023£276£213£243£245
2024£295£216£270£244
2025£305£244£274£263
2026£297£220£288£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

Is Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton safe?

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton?

The median sale price in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £352,498 (about £280 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton?

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has 6 primary schools (6 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton?

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton sits around rank 19,093 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton?

The average household income in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is around £59,073 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE612ZN

Cordwainers

NE616HS

The Close

NE658QT

Longhorsley

NE616NJ

Station Road

NE658PS

Linkham Lane

NE613YA

Longhorsley

NE658UR

Drummonds Close

NE659EG

Longhorsley

NE659EU

Longhorsley

NE613SL

Longhorsley

NE613BX

Longhirst

NE616DJ

Station Road End

NE614EB

Bellingham

NE613ET

Longhirst

NE614EA

Ponteland North

NE613QR

Longhorsley

NE658RE

Longhorsley

NE616LU

Field House Close

NE616LJ

Crofts Park

NE616DG

Ponteland East & Stannington

NE613EY

Geranium Drive

NE658PR

Longhorsley

NE613BS

Northgate

NE613QD

Longhorsley

NE613EE

Tritlington Demesne

NE613DR

Fenrother Lane

NE616DS

Station Road

NE613PP

New Cottages

NE613BZ

Low Heighley

NE616LA

Shields Road

NE200DT

Ponteland North

NE613SN

Longhorsley

NE613EW

Longhirst

NE613EA

Longhirst

NE613TR

Longhorsley

NE613DU

Longhirst

NE614RB

Bellingham

NE613QJ

Longhorsley

NE613FD

Cherry Close

NE613BT

West View

NE200HA

Ponteland North

NE613ER

Longhorsley

NE616EY

Ponteland East & Stannington

NE659ES

Longhorsley

NE613LD

John Dobson Drive

NE616GW

Northcroft Grove

NE192AQ

Front Street

NE613FE

Pennyroyal Drive

NE616GH

Ridge Grove

NE659QL

Longhorsley

NE613QW

Follet Close

NE658QY

Longhorsley

NE616EP

Elizabeth Square

NE614JR

Longhorsley

NE659EE

The Peth

NE614AF

Ponteland North

NE612YP

Chatton Close

NE613SQ

Longhorsley

NE613JJ

Fairmoor

NE658LB

Wilding Place

NE616HJ

Church Road

NE613EZ

White Beam Way

NE616FG

Standrop Crescent

NE616AN

The Drive

NE616DD

Harthope Court

NE616AW

North Whitehouse Cottages

NE616ND

Choppington & Hepscott

NE614ET

High Angerton

NE200AJ

Ponteland East & Stannington

NE614BH

Bellingham

NE614JF

Longhorsley

NE659FD

Bainbridge Lane

NE200FZ

Barony Grove

NE613QF

Follet Close

NE616PH

Choppington & Hepscott

NE616HF

Church Road

NE616DH

High Clifton

NE613FF

Fennel Way

NE658TG

Cragside Mews

NE616HT

The Orchard

NE613PN

Spital Hill

NE658PP

Longhorsley

NE192DL

Ponteland North

NE614DT

Bellingham

NE613DB

Whinny Lane

NE613UY

Bank Cottages

NE614JS

Longhorsley

NE613FN

Comfrey Drive

NE613XL

Ponteland East & Stannington

NE192AF

Ponteland North

NE614HA

Bellingham

NE612GQ

Baker Way

NE658XQ

Linden Acres

NE614AY

Bellingham

NE614EJ

Oakford

NE200JH

Ponteland North

NE614NU

Netherwitton Village

NE616NQ

Station Road

NE200ET

Ponteland North

NE659EJ

Longhorsley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.