Postcode NE61 5PX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Longhirst ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.0 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,175 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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 5PX.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston near NE61 5PX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Widdrington | N/A | Walking directions to Widdrington |
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 5PX postcode area, located within Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 5PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Grangemoor Road, Widdrington Station, NE61 5ND | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.