Postcode NE61 3FG is located in a rural hamlet, 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 high crime levels, with around 94.4 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 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 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 high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% 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 86 ft away from NE61 3FG.
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton near NE61 3FG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Longhirst area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 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 | 32 | £317,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £165,373 |
| Terraced | 14 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longhirst
In the NE61 3FG postcode area, located within Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 3FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 3FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Dungait
Longhirst - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.