Fontside Mitford, Northumberland
1 address across 1 postcode (NE61), about 90 m long. USRN 28804891.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 E; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Central Northumberland, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £200,900 | £193,000 | £208,800 |
| 2018 | 2 | £184,000 | £175,000 | £193,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £166,000 | £166,000 | £166,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £57,950 | £57,950 | £57,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 17 NE61 3PS | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2024 | 19 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2019 | 15 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £208,800 | |
| 8 Nov 2019 | 37 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £193,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 33 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2018 | 13 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £193,000 | |
| 5 May 2016 | 23 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2011 | 13 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2009 | 17 NE61 3PS | Terraced | £139,000 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 19 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2005 | 7 NE61 3PS | Detached | £166,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2004 | 19 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2000 | 15 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 30 Jan 1998 | 14 NE61 3PS | Semi-detached | £57,950 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 E (24% of about 890 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: 5 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE61 3PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Morpeth 623,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Mitford | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Morpeth | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Npc Central Northumberland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Health Hut Pharmacy & Clinic | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Northgate And Prudhoe N H S Trus | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Northgate Hospital, Cntw Foundation Trust | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bedlington Police Station | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,840 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 430 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Four pillboxes, a scheduled monument, 160 m east. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Four pillboxes | Scheduled monument | 160 m east |
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade I | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Mitford Castle, Remains of Inner Ward and Keep | Listed building, Grade I | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Mitford Castle: a motte and bailey and shell keep castle, medieval chapel, graveyard and field system | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Manor House and Adjacent Ruins | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Mitford Castle. Two Headstones to North of Chapel Ruin | Listed building, Grade I | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Roman camp near Mitford Steads | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spital Hill | Hill | 330 m north-east |
| Stank Hill | Hill | 480 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Castle Plantation | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Mother's Wood | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Purdy's Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Ravens Cleugh | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn NE61 3PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Font Side (4); On or near Old Sawmill (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 20% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 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 6 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
- NE61 3PS: 1 address of 45 in the postcode
Nearby streets
New Cottages · Font Side · Old Sawmill · Spital Hill · B6343
All the streets in NE61 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.