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Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 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 per household in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £59,073 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). 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

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,750 up to £2,700,000.

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
Terraced23£260,000
Detached89£435,000
Flats8£157,000
Semi-Detached41£215,000

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

NE616BB

Ponteland East & Stannington

NE658TD

Longhorsley

NE614EG

The Birches

NE613TG

Ponteland East & Stannington

NE658UN

Coronation Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.