Postcode NE61 6PU 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.5 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 Ashington located about 2.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Morpeth North & Pegswood has a very 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 39.5 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 6PU.
Morpeth North & Pegswood near NE61 6PU 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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
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.