Living in NE49, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE49 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 NE49
41 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE49 in the last 2 years, with a median of £140,000 and a range from £37,500 to £450,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUGILL TYNE VIEW ROAD, NE49 9JG | terraced | £450,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 28 CENTRAL DRIVE, NE49 9AX | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 2 SCOTSFIELD TERRACE, NE49 0AP | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-03-10 |
| 3 GREEN PARK CRESCENT, NE49 9HH | terraced | £135,000 | 2026-02-06 |
| 21 DALE STREET, NE49 9BQ | terraced | £176,500 | 2026-01-16 |
| 15 DALE STREET, NE49 9BQ | flat-maisonette | £62,000 | 2025-12-19 |
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
1 school within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltwhistle Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
1 state primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 15.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 15.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
19 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE49 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE49
What is the average house price in NE49?
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 NE49?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE49?
The median of 41 recorded sales around central NE49 in the last 2 years is £140,000, ranging from £37,500 to £450,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE49?
1 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE49, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE49?
19 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE49 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE49 at risk of flooding?
Central NE49 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE49 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 £140,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 19 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE49 safe?
19 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE49 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. 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? NE49 or NE47, NE49 or CA8, NE49 or CA9.
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