Postcode NE65 9RY is located in a rural town, within the Druridge Bay ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £41,423 per year. The nearest station is Acklington, about 2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Red Row & Hadston (Millennium Green).
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% 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 NE65 9RY.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston near NE65 9RY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Acklington located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Red Row & Hadston (Millennium Green) | Large | Walking directions to Red Row & Hadston (Millennium Green) |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £182 per square foot) in Druridge Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £249,275 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £182,500 | £188 |
| Terraced | 31 | £127,500 | £148 |
| Flats | 1 | £57,000 | £93 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215,000 | £110,000 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £166,500 | £121,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £124,950 | £86,375 |
| 2019 | £186,950 | £125,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £208,000 | £135,000 | £93,750 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £142,250 | £94,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £151,000 | £119,250 |
| 2023 | £248,000 | £167,500 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £255,000 | £153,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £243,950 | £177,500 | £122,500 |
| 2026 | £516,000 | £185,000 | £128,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £122 | £81 |
| 2017 | £157 | £133 | £104 |
| 2018 | £172 | £160 | £101 |
| 2019 | £186 | £158 | £109 |
| 2020 | £183 | £150 | £119 |
| 2021 | £194 | £159 | £104 |
| 2022 | £205 | £199 | £119 |
| 2023 | £222 | £179 | £155 |
| 2024 | £221 | £173 | £136 |
| 2025 | £245 | £189 | £153 |
| 2026 | £251 | £183 | £143 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE65 9RY.
In the NE65 9RY postcode area, located within Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Red Row First School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Broomhill First School | Community school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE65 9RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Druridge Avenue, Northumberland, NE65 9YF | 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.
Elected local representatives for NE65 9RY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Scott Dickinson
Druridge Bay - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE65 9RY records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE65 9RY in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £180,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to NE65 9RY, including Red Row First School (Good) and Broomhill First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE65 9RY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE65 9RY is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Scott Dickinson (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.