Postcode NE61 6PR is located in a rural village, within the Longhirst ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth North & Pegswood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year. The nearest station is Pegswood located about 2.0 miles away.
Morpeth North & Pegswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Morpeth North & Pegswood has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 6PR.
Morpeth North & Pegswood near NE61 6PR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pegswood located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Longhirst area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 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 | 32 | £317,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £165,373 |
| Terraced | 14 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longhirst
In the NE61 6PR postcode area, located within Morpeth North & Pegswood, 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 6PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Dungait
Longhirst - 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.