Postcode NE61 5HQ is located in a rural town, within the Lynemouth ward 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 nearest station is Widdrington, about 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% 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 5HQ.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston near NE61 5HQ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 (about £204 per square foot) in Lynemouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,250 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £289,950 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £192,250 | £205 |
| Terraced | 24 | £85,000 | £105 |
| Flats | 1 | £69,000 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,500 | £129,000 | £63,000 |
| 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 | £277,500 | £176,000 | £81,250 |
| 2026 | £454,000 | £217,500 | £85,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £140 | £155 | £72 |
| 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 | £91 |
| 2026 | £281 | £204 | £112 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 5HQ.
In the NE61 5HQ postcode area, located within Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 5HQ
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Bank Top Stores | Front Street, Ellington, Morpeth, NE61 5JA | Walking directions to Bank Top Stores |
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 5HQ, 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 5HQ 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE61 5HQ in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £193,750 (about £204 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to NE61 5HQ, including Ellington Primary School (Good) and NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE61 5HQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,178 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 5HQ 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).
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.