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NE61 5JT

Lynemouth

Northumberland

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Detailed insights for NE61 5JT

Overview

Postcode NE61 5JT is located in a rural village, 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 2.9 miles away.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £41,423 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 5JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston near NE61 5JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Widdrington located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
45.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.77(+13%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.17(-37%)
Vehicle crime
9.06(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(-31%)
Public order
7.85(-4%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
93.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.33%
Indian
3
1.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.93%
Chinese
1
0.47%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
36.6%
No qualifications
30
15.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
57%
Owns with a mortgage
21
21%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
15%
Other social rented
4
4%
Other forms of private rent
2
2%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Lynemouth

Median price£193,750
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£85K – £263K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lynemouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£289,950£244
Semi-Detached14£192,250£205
Terraced24£85,000£105
Flats1£69,000£121

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lynemouth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lynemouth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lynemouth.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the NE61 5JT postcode area, located within Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz Dunn

Lynemouth - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

David Smith

North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorthumberlandE14001397
WardLynemouthE05016125
ParishCresswellE04010767
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Widdrington, Lynemouth & HadstonE02005720
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 008CE01027445
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE61 5JT

Is NE61 5JT (Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston) safe?

The area around NE61 5JT 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.

What is the average house price near NE61 5JT?

The median sale price around NE61 5JT in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £193,750 (about £204 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around NE61 5JT?

NE61 5JT 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).

Who represents NE61 5JT (Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 5JT 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).

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.