Northumberland is a district in the North East of England, known for its rural landscapes and historic landmarks. The area includes parts of the Northumberland National Park, featuring rolling hills and open moorland. The district is home to sections of Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which attracts visitors interested in Roman history.
The coastline along the North Sea offers sandy beaches and fishing villages, such as Seahouses and Alnmouth. Market towns like Hexham and Morpeth provide local amenities and historic architecture. Northumberland’s economy includes agriculture, tourism, and some light industry. The district has a mix of small communities and larger settlements, with Newcastle upon Tyne nearby for urban services.
On average Northumberland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Northumberland is £40,711 per year. There are 178 schools in Northumberland: 128 primary (9 Outstanding and 101 Good) and 16 secondary (1 Outstanding and 11 Good).
Based on 4,324 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Northumberland area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,550 up to £2,375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,375 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 357 | £104,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 1,300 | £182,750 |
| Terraced | 1,292 | £148,500 |
10 years price trend in Northumberland
Alnwick
Amble
Amble West with Warkworth
Ashington Central
Bamburgh
Bedlington Central
Bedlington East
Bedlington West
Bellingham
Berwick East
Berwick North
Berwick West with Ord
Bothal
Bywell
Choppington
College
Corbridge
Cowpen
Cramlington East
Cramlington Eastfield
Cramlington North
Cramlington South East
Cramlington Village
Cramlington West
Croft
Druridge Bay
Haltwhistle
Hartley
Haydon
Haydon and Hadrian
Hexham Central with Acomb
Hexham East
Hexham West
Hirst
Holywell
Humshaugh
Isabella
Kitty Brewster
Longhorsley
Longhoughton
Lynemouth
Morpeth Kirkhill
Morpeth North
Morpeth Stobhill
Newbiggin Central and East
Newsham
Norham and Islandshires
Pegswood
Plessey
Ponteland East and Stannington
Ponteland North
Ponteland South with Heddon
Ponteland West
Prudhoe North
Prudhoe South
Rothbury
Seaton with Newbiggin West
Seghill with Seaton Delaval
Shilbottle
Sleekburn
South Blyth
South Tynedale
Stakeford
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh
Wensleydale
Wooler
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.