Postcode NE61 5BB is located in a rural town, within the Longhirst ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £41,423 per year. The nearest station is Widdrington located about 2.2 miles away.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £41,423 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 5BB.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston near NE61 5BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Widdrington located about 2.2 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 5BB postcode area, located within Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.