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NE61 2YT

Longhorsley

Northumberland

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Overview

Postcode NE61 2YT is located in a rural village, within the Longhorsley ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £59,073 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,827 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.5%

Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £59,073 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from NE61 2YT.

Flood risk

No risk

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton near NE61 2YT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Morpeth located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE61 2YT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMorpeth Common Flood Protection ZoneSmallWalking directions to Morpeth Common Flood Protection Zone

Area Profile

Population
466
Population density
30.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.53(+54%)
Public order
11.45(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.59(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.01(-63%)
Other theft
6.87(+15%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
444
95.69%
Other White
9
1.94%
Indian
6
1.29%
Other Asian
2
0.43%
Irish
2
0.43%
Total population: 464

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
40.44%
Level 3 (A level)
64
15.69%
No qualifications
58
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
10.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
43.78%
Owns with a mortgage
58
28.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
15.92%
Other social rented
14
6.97%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.99%
Total households: 201

Property prices in Longhorsley

Median price£452,500
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£321K – £704K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 (about £295 per square foot) in Longhorsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longhorsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£565,202£305
Terraced8£378,000£262
Flats2£347,000£212
Semi-Detached13£225,000£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longhorsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longhorsley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£225,000£157,500
2017£305,000£215,000£275,000
2018£299,995£162,500£265,000
2019£289,995£166,245£217,500
2020£427,500£151,500£285,000
2021£500,000£287,750£246,100
2022£555,000£320,000£285,798
2023£430,000£335,000£239,250
2024£468,700£243,860£390,000
2025£569,952£218,750£335,000
2026£425,000£243,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longhorsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longhorsley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£197£180
2017£233£167£162
2018£215£188£168
2019£205£172£189
2020£242£204£186
2021£264£190£217
2022£281£198£221
2023£330£179£255
2024£316£259£252
2025£314£270£281
2026£277£249£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longhorsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longhorsley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2YT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 2YT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 202630, Townsend Crescent, Morpeth, NE61 2XTDetachedFreehold£440,000
28 Mar 202534, Townsend Crescent, Morpeth, NE61 2XTDetachedFreehold£325,000
15 May 20266, Sylvan Close, Morpeth, NE61 2XUDetachedFreehold£415,000
07 Nov 20258, Sylvan Close, Morpeth, NE61 2XUDetachedFreehold£380,000
20 May 20257, Gorseway, Morpeth, NE61 2XRDetachedFreehold£50,000

Schools

In the NE61 2YT postcode area, located within Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE61 2YT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryAbbeyfields First SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.9 miPrimarySt Roberts Catholic First School, MorpethAcademy converter

N/A

1.0 miMiddle deemed secondaryMorpeth Newminster Middle SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores 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 NE61 2YT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Glen Sanderson

Longhorsley - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
WardLonghorsleyE05016123
ParishMitfordE04010833
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longhorsley, Hepscott & CapheatonE02005722
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 015EE01035629
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE61 2YT

Is NE61 2YT (Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton) safe?

The area around NE61 2YT records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near NE61 2YT?

The median sale price around NE61 2YT in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £452,500 (about £295 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE61 2YT?

There are 4 schools close to NE61 2YT, including Abbeyfields First School, St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth and Morpeth Newminster Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE61 2YT?

NE61 2YT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,827 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE61 2YT (Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE61 2YT is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glen Sanderson (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.