Postcode NE61 5UE 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.5 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 Ashington located about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.8% 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 5UE.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston near NE61 5UE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashington located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Lynemouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 | 17 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lynemouth
In the NE61 5UE 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 5UE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gill's Mini-Market | Albion Terrace, Lynemouth, NE61 5TB | Walking directions to Gill's Mini-Market |
| 0.1 mi | Cullin's Newsagency & Off Licence | 48-49 Albion Terrace, Lynemouth, NE61 5TA | Walking directions to Cullin's Newsagency & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | A&G Food, News & Off Licence | 3 West Market Street, Lynemouth, NE61 5TS | Walking directions to A&G Food, News & Off Licence |
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.