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NE61 3FN

Comfrey Drive

Longhirst

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Detailed insights for NE61 3FN

Overview

Postcode NE61 3FN 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 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 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.7%
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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 0 ft away from NE61 3FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton near NE61 3FN 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
17.5 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
315
98.13%
Other White
4
1.25%
Indian
1
0.31%
Irish
1
0.31%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
44.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.97%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.93%
No qualifications
25
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
46.27%
Owns with a mortgage
42
31.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.67%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.97%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Longhirst

Median price£222,500
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £333K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longhirst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£330,000£257
Flats1£250,000£287
Semi-Detached25£170,000£206
Terraced17£150,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longhirst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longhirst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longhirst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longhirst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longhirst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 3FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 3FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202645, Comfrey Drive, Morpeth, NE61 3FNTerracedFreehold£225,000
12 Mar 202653B, Fennel Way, Morpeth, NE61 3FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
30 Jan 202675, Fennel Way, Morpeth, NE61 3FFDetachedFreehold£275,000
21 Nov 202567, Fennel Way, Morpeth, NE61 3FFTerracedFreehold£150,000
01 Aug 202573, Fennel Way, Morpeth, NE61 3FFTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the NE61 3FN postcode area, located within Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE61 3FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMorpeth All Saints Church of England First SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.8 miMiddle deemed secondaryMorpeth Newminster Middle SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miSecondaryThe King Edward VI SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 3FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE61 3FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis & Fairmoor Country StoreNorthumberland, NE61 3JNWalking directions to Londis & Fairmoor Country Store

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 3FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Dungait

Longhirst - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Smith

North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorthumberlandE14001397
WardLonghirstE05016122
ParishMorpethE04013352
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longhorsley, Hepscott & CapheatonE02005722
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 015EE01035629
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2019-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NE61 3FN

Is NE61 3FN (Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton) safe?

The area around NE61 3FN 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 3FN?

The median sale price around NE61 3FN in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is £222,500 (about £226 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE61 3FN?

There are 4 schools close to NE61 3FN, including Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School, Morpeth Newminster Middle School (Good) and The King Edward VI School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE61 3FN?

NE61 3FN 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 3FN (Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 3FN 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).

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.