Postcode NE61 3DL is located in a rural village, within the Longhirst ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £59,073 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has a moderate 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.
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.3 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 278 ft away from NE61 3DL.
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton near NE61 3DL 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £229,998 in Longhirst area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £905,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £153,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £153,500 |
10 year median price trend in Longhirst
In the NE61 3DL postcode area, located within Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School | Academy converter | N/A |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 3DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis & Fairmoor Country Store | Northumberland, NE61 3JN | Walking directions to Londis & Fairmoor Country Store |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.