Living in NE20, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE20 in Northumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Northumberland: £213,452, up 12.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE20
11 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £330,000 and a range from £161,000 to £2,350,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DIXON CLOSE, NE20 0FF | semi-detached | £175,000 | 2026-03-16 |
| WOODSIDE, NE20 0DG | detached | £2,350,000 | 2026-03-03 |
| 3 COLLINGWOOD COTTAGES LIMESTONE LANE, NE20 0DD | terraced | £269,000 | 2025-11-14 |
| 11 VERA DRIVE, NE20 0FG | detached | £580,000 | 2025-09-26 |
| 11 VERA DRIVE, NE20 0FG | detached | £550,000 | 2025-07-07 |
| SHORTRIDGE, NE20 0DG | detached | £350,000 | 2025-05-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darras Hall Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Ponteland Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Ponteland High School | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Ponteland Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Richard Coates Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Emily Wilding Davison School | Good | 1.3 mi |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 27.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 24.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.8% |
| Skilled trades | 6.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE20 in 2026-05, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE20
What is the average house price in NE20?
The average sold price in Northumberland is £213,452 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE20?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE20?
The median of 11 recorded sales around central NE20 in the last 2 years is £330,000, ranging from £161,000 to £2,350,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE20?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE20, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE20?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE20 in 2026-05, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NE20 at risk of flooding?
Central NE20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £330,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE20 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE20 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE20 or NE18, NE20 or NE15, NE20 or NE13.
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