Property market | £195,417 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Newcastle (15.1 miles) | |
Broadband | 41.4mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 97.6% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 2.4% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 108 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 356 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hexham level) | |
Community | Median age is 48.4 | Happiness is Above Average for Northumberland, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Northumberland) | |
Commute (approx) | - York (96 mins) - Leeds (130 mins) - Edinburgh Waverley (134 mins) - Glasgow Central (145 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (182 mins) - Kings Cross (213 mins) - Glasgow Queen Street (216 mins) - Birmingham New Street (226 mins) - Cambridge (227 mins) - Highbury & Islington (227 mins) - London St Pancras (231 mins) - London Bridge (246 mins) - East Croydon (260 mins) - Euston (302 mins) - Brighton (309 mins) - Reading (326 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (335 mins)... (view more here) | |
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£195,417 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Newcastle (15.1 miles) | |
41.4mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 48.4 | Happiness is Above Average for Northumberland, Average for UK | |
Ranked 108 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 356 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hexham level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Northumberland) | |
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Birkenside has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Birkenside has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £360,191, which is up 7.8% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £195,417 (up 5.0% on last year) , a terraced house £160,234 (up 4.0% on last year) and a flat £101,585. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £465 per month. Property prices in Birkenside are similar to the average property prices across Northumberland and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Birkenside, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the Northumberland region.
Property data is based on Northumberland level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Birkenside, or click here to browse the longer list of Birkenside property transactions from 2023.
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Schools in the Birkenside area are plentiful. Birkenside is home to 16 outstanding school(s), which adds to the value of the area. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Howden-le-Wear Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Broomhaugh Church of England First School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Wylam First School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Beaufront First School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
The Sele First School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Corbridge Church of England Aided First School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Humshaugh Church of England First School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Hexham Priory School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
Broomley First School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Highfield Middle School | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Prudhoe Community High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Ovingham Church of England First School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Emmaville Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Shotley Bridge Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Queen Elizabeth High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Hexham Middle School | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Acomb First School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Adderlane Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Delta Independent School | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | No |
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Mowden Hall School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Ebchester CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Corbridge Middle School | Primary & Secondary Community school - Mixed | No |
Highfield Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Ryton Community Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Ryton Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Throckley Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dipton | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Pius X Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Collierley Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Castleside Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Benfieldside Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
The Grove Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Delves Lane Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Consett Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Tow Law Millennium Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Peases West Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Frosterley Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Rookhope Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Wolsingham Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Villa Real School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | No |
Consett Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Slaley First School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Stamfordham Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Hexham First School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Blessed John Duckett Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Chopwell Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Consett Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Prudhoe West Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Hartside Primary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Darras Hall Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Ovingham Middle School | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Prudhoe Castle First School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Mickley First School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Whittonstall First School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Wolsingham School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Thorp Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
High Spen Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Hamsterley Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Witton-le-Wear Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Moorside Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Greenside Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Wylam First School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/21/2008) | Ofsted Report Link | Wylam | |
Throckley Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/8/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |
Ovingham Church of England First School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (6/14/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Prudhoe | |
Greenside Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/11/2010) | Ofsted Report Link | Ryton | |
Broomhaugh Church of England First School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (4/1/2009) | Ofsted Report Link | Riding Mill | |
Stamfordham Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/1/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |
Darras Hall Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/18/2008) | Ofsted Report Link | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |
Broomley First School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (6/28/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Stocksfield | |
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/1/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | BISHOP AUCKLAND | |
Emmaville Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/16/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Ryton | |
Corbridge Middle School Save school | Primary & Secondary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/20/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Corbridge | |
Hexham Priory School Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (12/6/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Hexham | |
Ryton Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/7/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Ryton | |
Ryton Community Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/2/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Ryton | |
Queen Elizabeth High School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (4/20/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Hexham | |
Highfield Community Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/27/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Rowlands Gill | |
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/14/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Prudhoe | |
Delves Lane Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/9/2022) | 14 submissions 79.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Consett |
Ebchester CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/20/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Consett | |
Adderlane Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (10/23/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Prudhoe |
School | Type |
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Wylam First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/21/2008) |
Throckley Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/8/2013) |
Ovingham Church of England First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/14/2012) |
Greenside Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/11/2010) |
Broomhaugh Church of England First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (4/1/2009) |
Stamfordham Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/1/2012) |
Darras Hall Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/18/2008) |
Broomley First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/28/2012) |
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/1/2013) |
Emmaville Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/16/2014) |
Corbridge Middle School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/20/2021) |
Hexham Priory School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (12/6/2012) |
Ryton Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/7/2015) |
Ryton Community Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/2/2017) |
Queen Elizabeth High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (4/20/2012) |
Highfield Community Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/27/2018) |
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/14/2015) |
Delves Lane Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/9/2022) 14 submissions 79.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Ebchester CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/20/2011) |
Adderlane Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/23/2019) |
Station | Distance from Birkenside | Commute options |
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Riding Mill A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +21% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 103 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 135 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 139 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Stocksfield A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 98 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 130 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 134 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Corbridge A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +15% from the previous year. | 10 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 107 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 139 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 143 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Prudhoe A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +13% from the previous year. | 10 miles |
- York (96 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 124 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 145 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (168 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Hexham A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +8% from the previous year. | 12 miles |
- York (106 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 135 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 136 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (155 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 172 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Wylam A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +10% from the previous year. | 12 miles |
- York (91 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 120 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 147 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Northumberland) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Northumberland residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 97.6% | 81.7% |
Asian | 1.1% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 0.8% | 2.9% |
Other | 0.3% | 2.1% |
Black | 0.2% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Hexham consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 11.0% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 13.5% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 16.8% | 108 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.8% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.2% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 10.3% | |
Routine occupations | 9.0% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.8% | 356 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.6% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Northumberland is slow (42mbps). Birkenside is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 41.4mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Hexham level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 41.4 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 86.3% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 1.5% |
Crime stats were found at the Northumberland level:
Type | Northumberland | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 74 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 9 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 30 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Birkenside.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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North East | River Tyne, Cockshaw Burn | River Tyne from Hexham to Wylam and its tributaries |
North East | River Derwent, River Team, River Don | Rivers Derwent, Team, Don, their tributaries and south bank tributaries of the Tyne estuary |
North East | River Derwent | Properties at Eddy's Bridge, Leadmill Bridge, Allensford and Shotley Bridge |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Birkenside, Northumberland Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £195,417 Detached: £360,191 | 74 | Primary: Secondary: | 16.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Allendale Town, Northumberland Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £195,417 Detached: £360,191 | 74 | Primary: 1Secondary: | N/A |
Corbridge, Northumberland Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £195,417 Detached: £360,191 | 74 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 16.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Shotley Bridge, Northumberland Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £195,417 Detached: £360,191 | 74 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 16.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Birkenside, Northumberland Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £195,417 Detached: £360,191 | 74 | Primary: Secondary: |
Allendale Town, Northumberland Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £195,417 Detached: £360,191 | 74 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Corbridge, Northumberland Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £195,417 Detached: £360,191 | 74 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Shotley Bridge, Northumberland Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market | Semi-detached: £195,417 Detached: £360,191 | 74 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
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