Living in NE70, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE70 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 NE70
20 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE70 in the last 2 years, with a median of £189,500 and a range from £90,000 to £420,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 WILLIAMS WAY, NE70 7NX | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 36 HIGH STREET, NE70 7NJ | terraced | £312,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 52 THE MEADOWS, NE70 7NZ | semi-detached | £177,000 | 2026-01-16 |
| THE ORCHARD NURSERY LANE, NE70 7NW | detached | £420,000 | 2025-12-11 |
| 23 BURNSIDE, NE70 7QG | semi-detached | £175,000 | 2025-12-05 |
| 3 CRAGVIEW ROAD, NE70 7NT | semi-detached | £140,000 | 2025-11-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belford Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.7% |
| Skilled trades | 16.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.1% |
| Professional occupations | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE70 in 2026-06, most commonly criminal damage arson.
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 NE70
What is the average house price in NE70?
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 NE70?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE70?
The median of 20 recorded sales around central NE70 in the last 2 years is £189,500, ranging from £90,000 to £420,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE70?
1 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE70, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE70?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE70 in 2026-06, most commonly criminal damage arson (Police.uk).
Is NE70 at risk of flooding?
Central NE70 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 NE70 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 £189,500; 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 NE70 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE70 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was criminal damage arson. 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? NE70 or NE69, NE70 or NE67, NE70 or NE68.
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