What's the Northumberland population and density?

Northumberland population is 320,567 with density 63.9 per km².

How safe is Northumberland?

Crime level in Northumberland is moderate with about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Northumberland?

There are 146,922 households in Northumberland

What are prices by property type in Northumberland?

Latest medians: Detached £337,000, Semi-detached £185,000, Terraced £146,750, Flats £102,500.

How deprived is Northumberland?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 16643 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Northumberland?

Average resident income is about £40,711 per year.

What home types are most common in Northumberland?

Housing mix: semi-detached 36.1%, detached 27.2%.

What are house prices in Northumberland?

Based on 4,511 recent sales, the median price is £200,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How much social housing is near Northumberland?

About 14.1% across the Northumberland area.

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Q: What schools in Northumberland and how are they rated?

There are 178 schools in Northumberland: 128 primary (9 Outstanding and 101 Good) and 16 secondary (1 Outstanding and 11 Good)

England / North East / Northumberland

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

14.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Northumberland Population

320,567

Population density

63.9 per km²

Demographics

British

308,015

96.08%

Other White

3,864

1.21%

Indian

1,183

0.37%

White and Asian (mixed)

1,033

0.32%

Irish

910

0.28%

Total population: 320,566

Housing

Owns outright

56,684

38.58%

Owns with a mortgage

39,104

26.62%

Private landlord or letting agency

20,149

13.71%

Social rents from council

13,597

9.25%

Other social rented

12,488

8.5%

Total households: 146,922

Property prices in Northumberland

Based on 4,511 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Northumberland area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,550 up to £2,600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1,432	£337,000	£185,000	£265,000	£470,000	£765,000
Flats	360	£102,500	£34,925	£71,500	£150,000	£275,250
Semi-Detached	1,359	£185,000	£95,000	£148,000	£240,000	£415,300
Terraced	1,360	£146,750	£60,000	£110,000	£204,435	£397,150

10 years price trend in Northumberland

All wards 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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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