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About

Rothbury ward is located in Northumberland, covering the town of Rothbury and surrounding rural areas. The ward sits within the Coquet Valley, with the River Coquet running through it. The landscape features rolling hills, farmland, and woodland, typical of Northumberland’s countryside. Rothbury serves as a local hub for nearby villages, offering amenities like shops, schools, and healthcare services.

The area has historical significance, with landmarks such as Cragside, a Victorian mansion with extensive gardens. The ward includes parts of the Northumberland National Park, attracting visitors for outdoor activities like walking and cycling. Rothbury maintains a mix of residential and agricultural land, with a population that balances long-standing residents and newcomers. Public transport links connect the ward to larger towns like Morpeth and Newcastle.

Area overview

On average Rothbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rothbury is £42,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Rothbury: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rothbury Population
4,868
Population density
8.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,699
96.53%
Other White
57
1.17%
African
21
0.43%
Irish
19
0.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
18
0.37%
Total population: 4,868

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,135
48.09%
Owns with a mortgage
441
18.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
389
16.48%
Social rents from council
148
6.27%
Other social rented
120
5.08%
Total households: 2,360

Property prices in Rothbury

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £278,500 in Rothbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,500 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rothbury 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 Rothbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£365,500
Flats1£131,000
Semi-Detached14£257,500
Terraced22£185,000

10 years median price trend in Rothbury

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

All postcodes in Rothbury

NE191AQ

Rothbury & Longframlington

NE614LH

Rothbury & Longframlington

NE657AJ

Rothbury & Longframlington

NE657DG

Richardson Lane

NE657EP

Rothbury & Longframlington

NE657QR

Croft Road

NE657TD

Prospect Terrace

NE657YE

Cragside View

NE657YQ

Simonside View

NE664RG

Rothbury & Longframlington

NE664RN

Rothbury & Longframlington

Data Sources

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