Living in NE43, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE43 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 NE43
40 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE43 in the last 2 years, with a median of £210,000 and a range from £57,500 to £750,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 AYTON CLOSE, NE43 7ES | detached | £425,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 11 BYWELL VIEW, NE43 7LG | flat-maisonette | £130,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 62 NEW RIDLEY ROAD, NE43 7ED | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-02-13 |
| 1 GLEN AVENUE, NE43 7JW | terraced | £350,000 | 2025-12-22 |
| 3 BIRCHES NOOK COTTAGES, NE43 7JJ | terraced | £157,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| 9 NEW RIDLEY ROAD, NE43 7LB | terraced | £155,000 | 2025-11-28 |
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
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomley First School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Mickley First School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Ovingham Church of England First School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Whittonstall First School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| Ovingham Middle School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.8 mi |
| Prudhoe Castle First School | Primary | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Mowden Hall School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near NE43, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 | 25.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.4% |
| Skilled trades | 8.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
8 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE43 in 2026-06, 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE43
What is the average house price in NE43?
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 NE43?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE43?
The median of 40 recorded sales around central NE43 in the last 2 years is £210,000, ranging from £57,500 to £750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE43?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE43, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE43?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE43 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NE43 at risk of flooding?
Central NE43 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 NE43 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 £210,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 8 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE43 safe?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE43 in 2026-06, 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? NE43 or NE42, NE43 or NE44, NE43 or NE41.
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