Foxcover Linton, Northumberland
42 addresses across 1 postcode (NE61), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6251790.
- Sales: 60 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £183,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 40 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 9, C: 27, D: 3).
- 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 A; 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 Widdrington, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Felton & Widdrington, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £183,500 | £180,000 | £187,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £140,000 | £115,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £134,000 | £128,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £145,250 | £118,000 | £172,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £121,250 | £117,500 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £121,000 | £115,000 | £129,950 |
| 2016 | 3 | £130,000 | £118,000 | £131,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £124,950 | £123,500 | £195,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £114,250 | £98,500 | £130,000 |
| 2012 | 19 | £109,400 | £90,000 | £200,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 12 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 14 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £187,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 9 NE61 5SR | Detached | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Nov 2024 | 25 NE61 5SR | Other | £4,479 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Dec 2023 | 19 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 12 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2023 | 20 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2021 | 18 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £128,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2021 | 23 NE61 5SR | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 21 May 2020 | 12 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £123,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Nov 2019 | 18 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 7 May 2019 | 25 NE61 5SR | Detached | £172,500 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 25 NE61 5SR | Detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 May 2018 | 21 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £117,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 2 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 29 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Aug 2017 | 33 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £122,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Apr 2017 | 10 NE61 5SR | Detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Mar 2017 | 22 NE61 5SR | Detached | £129,950 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Nov 2016 | 6 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £131,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2016 | 15 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £118,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Aug 2016 | 9 NE61 5SR | Detached | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Nov 2015 | 31 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £124,950 | |
| 5 Oct 2015 | 15 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £123,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 May 2015 | 5 NE61 5SR | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2014 | 1 NE61 5SR | Detached | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 35 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £98,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 35 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £90,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2012 | 34 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £95,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2012 | 31 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £103,000 | New build. |
| 24 Sep 2012 | 30 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £98,000 | New build. |
| 14 Sep 2012 | 32 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £108,000 | New build. |
| 13 Sep 2012 | 20 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £102,500 | New build. |
| 1 Aug 2012 | 33 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £114,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2012 | 28 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £114,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2012 | 29 NE61 5SR | Terraced | £95,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 27 NE61 5SR | Detached | £130,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 24 NE61 5SR | Detached | £183,000 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 22 NE61 5SR | Detached | £122,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 5 Apr 2012 | 23 NE61 5SR | Detached | £125,000 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 2012 | 14 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £100,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2012 | 11 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £109,400 | New build. |
| 9 Feb 2012 | 12 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £109,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2012 | 19 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £122,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2012 | 25 NE61 5SR | Detached | £200,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 9 Jan 2012 | 15 NE61 5SR | Semi-detached | £109,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 2011 | 26 NE61 5SR | Detached | £142,100 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2011 | 10 NE61 5SR | Detached | £140,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 12 Aug 2011 | 5 NE61 5SR | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 15 Jul 2011 | 9 NE61 5SR | Detached | £140,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
40 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (14); House, detached (13); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 2009 (18); 2007-2011 (12); 2007 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (social) (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (27 addresses)
- 1 Foxcover
- 2 Foxcover
- 4, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 5, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 6 Foxcover
- 7, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 8, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 10, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 11, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 15, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 17 Foxcover
- 21, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 22 Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 23, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 26, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 27 Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 28, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 29, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 30, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 31, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 32, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 33, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 34, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 35, Foxcover, Linton Colliery
- 36 Foxcover
- 37 Foxcover
- 40 Foxcover
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 (39% of about 980 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garage Site, Fourth Row, Linton: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 addresses are about 21 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE61 5SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widdrington 2,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Orchard View Linton | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Ashington | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 20.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Npc Felton & Widdrington | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Widdrington Pharmacy | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashington Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | *Deposit & Withdrawal* Asda Ashington, Lyntonville Terrace Cashzone | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 10 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 330 m |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Potland Plantation | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Lynmouth Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Dobson's Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Springwell Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Boomer's Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Headagee Hole | Tidal water | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 42 |
13 of the street's 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Primary School NE61 5SG | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Eldron Care NE61 5SB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Delilahs NE61 5SQ | Mobile caterer | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Pacers Bar NE61 5SE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Linton Post Office NE61 5SE | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Linton Village Hall NE61 5SE | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2018 |
| The Tute Bar NE61 5SE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Little Village Kitchen NE61 5SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Foxcover (8); On or near Potland View (8); On or near Orchard View (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 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
- NE61 5SR: 42 addresses of 45 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fourth Row · Fifth Row · Third Row · Orchard View · Second Row · Potland View · First Row · Fifth Row
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.