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Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

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About

Longhorsley, Hepscott, and Capheaton are rural villages in Northumberland, situated just west of Morpeth. The area is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and quiet country lanes. Longhorsley lies along the A697, with Hepscott to the east and Capheaton further west, near the Capheaton Hall estate. The landscape is typical of Northumberland’s countryside, with mixed agriculture and patches of woodland providing habitats for wildlife.

The villages have a mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern developments, retaining a quiet, residential feel. Local amenities include a primary school in Longhorsley and a village hall, while Hepscott has a community centre. Capheaton is smaller, centred around its historic hall and St John’s Church. The area offers easy access to the Northumberland National Park and the coast, making it a base for countryside walks and outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £51,700 per year. There are 7 schools in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
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

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

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

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached104£422,500
Flats8£157,000
Semi-Detached34£227,500
Terraced26£253,723

10 years median price trend in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton.

All postcodes in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE658RB

North Road

NE658TH

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE659FS

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE659QG

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE659QP

Burgham Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.