Postcode NE61 5JU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.0 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 3.0 miles away.
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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £41,423 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 5JU.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston near NE61 5JU 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £162,950 in Lynemouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £85,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lynemouth
In the NE61 5JU 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.
Elected local representatives for NE61 5JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Dunn
Lynemouth - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.