Castle Drive Kielder, Northumberland
52 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE48), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41301798.
- Sales: 50 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £127,000 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 12, E: 10, F: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 33% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 30.7 km (19 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 201 to 209 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 52 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | £127,000 | £120,000 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £167,500 | £149,000 | £186,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | £128,000 | £71,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £127,500 | £125,000 | £130,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £124,995 | £124,995 | £124,995 |
| 2015 | 2 | £99,000 | £94,000 | £104,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £105,000 | £70,000 | £117,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £77,500 | £77,500 | £77,500 |
| 2009 | 3 | £120,000 | £100,000 | £122,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £135,000 | £130,000 | £164,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 4 NE48 1EQ | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2025 | 29 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £128,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 26 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 10 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2024 | 25 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2023 | 28 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £186,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2023 | 7 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2021 | 1 NE48 1EQ | Terraced | £71,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 3 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 2 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £128,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2021 | 21 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2021 | 17 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 3 May 2019 | 27 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 9 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2018 | 26 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2016 | 25 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £124,995 | |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 17 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2015 | 7 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £104,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2014 | 11 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2014 | 5 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2014 | 9 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2013 | 28 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £77,500 | |
| 24 Sep 2009 | 9 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2009 | 19 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 29 May 2009 | 17 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 27 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2006 | 32 NE48 1EQ | Terraced | £164,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2006 | 30 NE48 1EQ | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 26 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 25 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 18 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2002 | 23 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £45,250 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | 27 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 12 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £46,500 | |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 17 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2001 | 26 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2000 | 13 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £37,500 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 5 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £36,000 | |
| 22 Oct 1999 | 14 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £32,900 | |
| 17 Jun 1999 | 7 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 20 Nov 1998 | 5 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £34,000 | |
| 2 Nov 1998 | 12 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 5 Jun 1998 | 10 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 3 Apr 1998 | 9 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 6 Oct 1997 | 17 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £30,000 | |
| 16 Sep 1997 | 23 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £35,500 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 11 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £37,000 | |
| 16 Feb 1996 | 7 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £39,000 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 26 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £32,000 | |
| 1 Mar 1995 | 25 NE48 1EQ | Semi-detached | £29,000 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17); Bungalow, semi-detached (6); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1930-1949 (9); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (social) (6); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (42% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 1 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE48 1EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE48 1ER | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE48 1EG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 52 addresses are between 201 m and 209 m above sea level (205 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE48 1EG | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| NE48 1EQ | 100% | 3% | 3% | 0% |
| NE48 1ER | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Haltwhistle 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Kielder | 110 m |
| Ferry terminal | Leaplish Ferry Landing Leaplish Waterside Park | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 61.3 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | Haltwhistle Hospital | 30.5 km (19 miles) |
| Police station | Newcastleton Police Station | 15.3 km (9.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Romano-British enclosed settlement, 720m north east of Catcleugh, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Romano-British enclosed settlement, 720m north east of Catcleugh | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Romano-British enclosed settlement, 290m south east of Butteryhaugh Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Kielder Viaduct | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Wood | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Ravenshill Wood | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Allery Cleugh | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Crag Head | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Bells Linn | Waterfall | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Howlet Bog | Bay | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 42 | 52 |
10 of the street's 52 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kielder Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kielder General Store NE48 1EG | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Kielder Campsite NE48 1EJ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Kielder Observatory NE48 1EJ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Team Cycles Limited (North East) NE48 1ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (7); On or near Castle Drive (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 38% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE48 1EQ: 49 addresses of 56 in the postcode
- NE48 1ER: 2 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- NE48 1EG: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in NE48 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.