Cookson Close Corbridge, Northumberland
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE45), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41330060.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 9).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 89% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Corbridge Health Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Flat (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1991-1995 (7); 1900-1929 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13).
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 C (19% of about 1,070 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Corbridge (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- 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, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE45 5HB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE45 5HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 39 m and 41 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE45 5HB | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| NE45 5HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corbridge 77,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Riding Mill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Hexham 431,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prior Terrace Corbridge | 50 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 22.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Corbridge Health Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Corbridge Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Hexham General Hospital | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Hexham Police Station | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Corbridge - Hill Street | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,330 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allendale's Allotments 1.1 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 300 m south. 67 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m south |
| Vicar's pele tower | Scheduled monument | 320 m south |
| Vicars Pele | Listed building, Grade I | 320 m south |
| Low Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Corbridge Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Corbridge Bridge | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Walker's Pottery | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Green Pool | Lake or reservoir | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Shordon Brae | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Scurl Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Hollywell Dene | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Broomhaugh Island | Island | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
| Whittington Bog | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 15 |
10 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbridge Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 320 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School | Primary | 3–9 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Straker Project NE45 5HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 20 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Watling Coffee House NE45 5AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Wheatsheaf Hotel NE45 5BE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Amber Takeaway & Restaurant NE45 5BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Corstopitum Social Club NE45 5BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Il Piccolo at Corbridge NE45 5BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Pear Tree House Bed & Breakfast NE45 5JN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Food NE45 5AA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| J D Hall Butchers NE45 5AA | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Blue Bell NE45 5AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| The Corbridge Larder NE45 5AA | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Paul Raes Kitchen at the Blue Bell NE45 5AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| The Golden Lion NE45 5AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| The Paper Shop NE45 5AD | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd NE45 5AD | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Prior Terrace (2); On or near Hallgarth Close (2); On or near Cookson Close (1); On or near Chains Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Prior Terrace · Straker Gardens · Manor Cottages · West Terrace · Corchester Lane · The Avenue · Hippingstones Lane · West End Terrace Mews · West End Terrace · St Helens Street · Manor Park · Trinity Terrace
All the streets in NE45 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.