Postcode NE61 3BP is located in a rural village, within the Longhirst area 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 median sale price in Longhirst is £230,000 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,495 and £355,000. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 1.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,135 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £59,073 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from NE61 3BP.
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton near NE61 3BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morpeth located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Longhirst area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £905,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £330,000 | £250 |
| Terraced | 13 | £285,000 | £243 |
| Flats | 4 | £237,500 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £165,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £304,995 | — | £118,250 | £178,975 |
| 2017 | £307,473 | £572,500 | £132,997 | £124,150 |
| 2018 | £284,473 | — | £120,000 | £233,180 |
| 2019 | £287,500 | £228,000 | £134,995 | £133,712 |
| 2020 | £279,995 | £196,225 | £155,975 | £130,000 |
| 2021 | £259,950 | £212,498 | £136,998 | £111,481 |
| 2022 | £300,498 | £177,498 | £140,857 | £161,375 |
| 2023 | £275,000 | £200,000 | £160,748 | £167,950 |
| 2024 | £292,500 | £280,500 | £150,995 | £157,000 |
| 2025 | £282,500 | £210,000 | £158,495 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £237,500 | £172,500 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230 | — | £115 | £132 |
| 2017 | £228 | £234 | £133 | £130 |
| 2018 | £216 | — | £127 | £152 |
| 2019 | £207 | £221 | £165 | £143 |
| 2020 | £222 | £228 | £167 | £143 |
| 2021 | £231 | £228 | £167 | £141 |
| 2022 | £237 | £195 | £185 | £165 |
| 2023 | £232 | £177 | £191 | £183 |
| 2024 | £233 | £225 | £199 | £173 |
| 2025 | £237 | £230 | £200 | £185 |
| 2026 | £260 | £232 | £214 | £243 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 3BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 7, Geranium Drive, Morpeth, NE61 3EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £179,999 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 8, Geranium Drive, Morpeth, NE61 3EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £164,500 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 19, Geranium Drive, Morpeth, NE61 3EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 39, Geranium Drive, Morpeth, NE61 3EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 51, Geranium Drive, Morpeth, NE61 3EY | Detached | Freehold | £276,000 |
In the NE61 3BP postcode area, located within Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE61 3BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis & Fairmoor Country Store | Northumberland, NE61 3JN | Walking directions to Londis & Fairmoor Country Store |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE61 3BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Dungait
Longhirst - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE61 3BP 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE61 3BP in Longhirst is £230,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NE61 3BP, including Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE61 3BP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,135 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 3BP is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Dungait (Conservative and Unionist Party).