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 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 2 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 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 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 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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £226 per square foot) in Longhirst area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £905,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £330,000 | £257 |
| Flats | 1 | £250,000 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £170,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 17 | £150,000 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £304,995 | — | £95,000 | £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 | £315,000 | £210,000 | £160,748 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £250,000 | £210,000 | £285,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225 | — | £125 | £136 |
| 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 | £245 | £230 | £200 | £185 |
| 2026 | £277 | £287 | £188 | £344 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 3DL.
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.
Elected local representatives for NE61 3DL, 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 3DL 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.
The median sale price around NE61 3DL in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £222,500 (about £226 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NE61 3DL, including Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE61 3DL 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 3DL 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).
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.