Living in NE68, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE68 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 NE68
81 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE68 in the last 2 years, with a median of £260,000 and a range from £30,000 to £725,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNIPER COTTAGE, 1 SOUTH STREET, NE68 7RB | terraced | £310,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 44 KINGS FIELD, NE68 7PA | terraced | £342,500 | 2026-06-18 |
| 13 SEAFIELD ROAD, NE68 7SL | detached | £302,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 4 DUNSTAN VIEW, NE68 7SF | detached | £267,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| FARNE HAVEN, 25 ST AIDANS, NE68 7SS | semi-detached | £565,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| SEABIRDS CHAPEL ROW, NE68 7RL | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-03-27 |
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
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahouses Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 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 | 19.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 17.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 8.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE68 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE68
What is the average house price in NE68?
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 NE68?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE68?
The median of 81 recorded sales around central NE68 in the last 2 years is £260,000, ranging from £30,000 to £725,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in NE68?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE68 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NE68 at risk of flooding?
Central NE68 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 NE68 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £260,000; the area sits in decile 5 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 NE68 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE68 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? NE68 or NE69, NE68 or NE67, NE68 or NE70.
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