Area360 logo

Postcode insights

NE19 2LJ

Ponteland West

Northumberland

Interactive map showing NE19 2LJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NE19 2LJ

Overview

Postcode NE19 2LJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ponteland West ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 91% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale is £44,258 per year. The nearest station is Corbridge, about 6.7 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
11
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,088 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale is £44,258 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE19 2LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale near NE19 2LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Corbridge located about 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
435
Population density
14.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
4.08(-81%)
Violence and sexual offences
3.27(-92%)
Public order
2.45(-70%)
Vehicle crime
1.63(-60%)
Burglary
1.63(-64%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
419
96.32%
Chinese
5
1.15%
Irish
4
0.92%
Other White
4
0.92%
Indian
3
0.69%
Total population: 435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
211
57.03%
Level 3 (A level)
50
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
11.62%
No qualifications
30
8.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
5.68%
Total 16+ residents: 370

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
42.55%
Owns with a mortgage
69
36.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
17.02%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.19%
Social rents from council
1
0.53%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Ponteland West

Median price£617,500
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£466K – £868K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £617,500 (about £309 per square foot) in Ponteland West area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ponteland West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£697,500£317
Terraced1£460,000£353
Semi-Detached6£458,750£305
Flats1£131,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ponteland West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ponteland West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£349,500£243,000
2017£470,000£152,500£279,250£362,500
2018£503,000£95,500£292,500£235,000
2019£450,000£92,500£299,000£257,750
2020£510,000£135,000£307,000£397,500
2021£545,000£103,500£450,000£269,975
2022£660,000£140,000£287,500£290,000
2023£630,000£135,000£301,000£265,000
2024£577,500£135,000£460,000£320,000
2025£605,000£150,000£455,000£252,000
2026£625,000£131,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ponteland West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ponteland West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£284£222
2017£245£246£230£261
2018£254£158£257£187
2019£253£135£213£152
2020£260£209£190£195
2021£277£176£232£241
2022£303£241£285£278
2023£309£180£294£210
2024£328£209£271£246
2025£306£263£278£218
2026£343£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ponteland West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ponteland West in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the NE19 2LJ postcode area, located within Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE19 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Veronica Jones

Ponteland West - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
WardPonteland WestE05016137
ParishWhittingtonE04010883
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bellingham, Otterburn & RedesdaleE02005727
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 019BE01027480
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE19 2LJ

Is NE19 2LJ (Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale) safe?

The area around NE19 2LJ records about 11 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near NE19 2LJ?

The median sale price around NE19 2LJ in Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale is £617,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around NE19 2LJ?

NE19 2LJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,088 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE19 2LJ (Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE19 2LJ is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Veronica Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.