Eldon Square Wark, Northumberland
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE48), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41301142.
13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £177,500 across 3 sales. 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 2, F: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 12.7 km away in a straight line. Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 90 to 92 m above sea level. 2 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Bellingham Practice, about 6.7 km away. About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | £177,500 | £143,500 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 1 NE48 3LH | Semi-detached | £143,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 2 NE48 3LH | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 3 NE48 3LH | Terraced | £177,500 | |
| 22 Sep 2022 | 1 NE48 3LH | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2021 | LINDEN HOUSE NE48 3LH | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2020 | 5 NE48 3LH | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 7 NE48 3LH | Terraced | £127,500 | |
| 21 May 2012 | LINDEN HOUSE NE48 3LH | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2004 | LINDEN HOUSE NE48 3LH | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 4 May 2001 | 7 NE48 3LH | Terraced | £53,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 2 NE48 3LH | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 22 Jul 1999 | LINDEN HOUSE NE48 3LH | Detached | £88,000 | |
| 1 Nov 1996 | 2 NE48 3LH | Semi-detached | £41,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (5); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 B (29% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1 AND 2, NORTH TERRACE, grade II
- RAILINGS AND GATE PIERS C 5 YARDS SOUTH OF NOS 1 AND 2, grade II
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 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 25 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 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 3LH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE48 3LG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 90 m and 92 m above sea level (90 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE48 3LG | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| NE48 3LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Haydon Bridge 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 6 within 800 m; nearest Hexham Road Wark | 60 m |
| EV charging points | Bellingham Centre Car Park | 6.7 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 34.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bellingham Practice | 6.7 km |
| Pharmacies | Parkside Pharmacy Limited | 6.6 km |
| Hospital | Hexham General Hospital | 15.3 km |
| Police station | Hexham Police Station | 14.8 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,120 m² | 120 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Goodwife's Hut Romano-British settlement, 310m WNW of South Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km north-east. 10 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwife's Hut Romano-British settlement, 310m WNW of South Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warksburn Wood | Wood | 640 m south |
| Kirkfield Dene | Valley | 710 m north |
| Low Criffels Wood | Wood | 740 m south-west |
| Gold Island | Island | 810 m north |
| Tom's Hill | Hill | 1.7 km north-east |
| Cooksons Linn | Waterfall | 2.0 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 10 |
2 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wark Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shop Main Street Ltd NE48 3LT | Retailers - other | 60 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Grey Bull Inn NE48 3LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Wark C of E First School NE48 3LR | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Cafe 1897 NE48 3LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Battlesteads Hotel NE48 3LS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Lane (2); On or near St Michael'S Mount (1); On or near Eldon Square (1); On or near Main Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 27% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 37% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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
Nearby streets
North Terrace · Main Street · Tyne Terrace · Church Lane · St Michaels Mount · Dene Cottages · St Michael's Mount · Elliott Terrace · School Lane · Tyne View · Main Street · Storey Terrace
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.