Postcode NE61 5HJ is located in a rural town, within the Lynemouth area of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £41,423 per year. The median sale price in Lynemouth is £198,748 (around £200 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £89,375 and £289,450. The nearest station is Widdrington, about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,449 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.7% 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 5HJ.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston near NE61 5HJ 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £198,748 (about £200 per square foot) in Lynemouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £319,475 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £198,750 | £200 |
| Terraced | 31 | £100,000 | £112 |
| Flats | 3 | £69,000 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,500 | £130,500 | £71,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £129,950 | £67,000 |
| 2018 | £210,500 | £125,000 | £64,975 |
| 2019 | £253,950 | £130,250 | £75,250 |
| 2020 | £239,950 | £176,950 | £86,500 |
| 2021 | £297,145 | £138,000 | £76,500 |
| 2022 | £284,950 | £170,000 | £95,000 |
| 2023 | £274,950 | £143,950 | £85,000 |
| 2024 | £255,000 | £154,977 | £86,000 |
| 2025 | £287,950 | £180,000 | £85,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £198,750 | £97,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £140 | £141 | £84 |
| 2017 | £182 | £132 | £71 |
| 2018 | £183 | £145 | £71 |
| 2019 | £186 | £158 | £87 |
| 2020 | £206 | £164 | £101 |
| 2021 | £210 | £176 | £85 |
| 2022 | £212 | £188 | £104 |
| 2023 | £231 | £206 | £109 |
| 2024 | £224 | £192 | £96 |
| 2025 | £237 | £211 | £105 |
| 2026 | £293 | £196 | £114 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 5HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 13, Aiden Grove, Morpeth, NE61 5HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 12, Springwell Drive, Morpeth, NE61 5HH | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 4, Fir Grove, Morpeth, NE61 5EX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,140 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 10, Fir Grove, Morpeth, NE61 5EX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £141,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 9, Ivy Close, Morpeth, NE61 5DH | Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the NE61 5HJ postcode area, located within Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Ellington Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jan 2019. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE61 5HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Primrose Way, Ellington, Morpeth, NE61 5JF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Breamish, Northumberland, NE61 5LJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Bank Top Stores | Front Street, Ellington, Morpeth, NE61 5JA | Walking directions to Bank Top Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE61 5HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Dunn
Lynemouth - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE61 5HJ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NE61 5HJ in Lynemouth is £198,748 (about £200 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NE61 5HJ, including Ellington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE61 5HJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,449 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 5HJ is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liz Dunn (Labour and Co-operative Party).