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Pegswood

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About

Pegswood is a ward located in the rural county of Northumberland, England. It lies near the town of Morpeth and is part of the wider Pegswood parish. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing and open countryside, with a small village at its core. The ward includes the settlements of Pegswood itself, along with nearby hamlets such as Longhirst and Tranwell.

The landscape is largely agricultural, with fields and farmland surrounding the built-up areas. Pegswood has a railway station providing connections to Newcastle upon Tyne and other parts of Northumberland. The ward maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with local amenities including a primary school and sports facilities. Its proximity to Morpeth allows residents access to larger shops and services while retaining a semi-rural lifestyle.

Area overview

On average Pegswood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Pegswood is £45,302 per year. There are 2 schools in Pegswood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pegswood Population
5,855
Population density
73.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,679
97.01%
Other White
67
1.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
0.27%
Chinese
13
0.22%
Total population: 5,854

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
907
34.68%
Owns with a mortgage
839
32.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
335
12.81%
Other social rented
315
12.05%
Social rents from council
136
5.2%
Total households: 2,615

Property prices in Pegswood

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Pegswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pegswood 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 Pegswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£340,000
Flats3£210,000
Semi-Detached34£172,500
Terraced15£168,000

10 years median price trend in Pegswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pegswood.

All postcodes in Pegswood

NE616RZ

Patton Way

NE616TU

Dark Lane

NE613EH

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE613LD

John Dobson Drive

NE613SB

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE616RA

Fawdon Grove

NE616RP

West View

NE613AH

Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston

NE616RJ

Hebron Avenue

NE616XH

Belsay Close

NE613AL

Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston

NE613BR

Poplar Place

NE613BS

Maple Drive

NE613BY

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE613HT

Croft Garth

NE615PL

Grangewood

NE616UL

William Street

NE616YW

Stanton Drive

NE613AP

Orchard Close

NE613AZ

Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston

NE616UN

Charles Street

NE616YA

Butterwell Drive

NE616YB

Butterwell Drive

NE613DZ

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE613EW

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE613LJ

Longhirst Village

NE613LY

Morpeth North & Pegswood

NE613NF

Ulgham Lane

NE615QD

Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston

NE616RG

Dark Lane

NE616RS

Howburn Crescent

NE616UG

Morpeth North & Pegswood

NE616XQ

Bamburgh Drive

NE613BG

Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston

NE613BU

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE613DJ

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE613EQ

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE616TS

Lindisfarne Close

NE616UP

Morpeth North & Pegswood

NE658TE

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE613BP

Maple Drive

NE613BT

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE613EU

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton

NE616TZ

Dark Lane

NE616UD

Morpeth North & Pegswood

Data Sources

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