Front Street Pegswood, Northumberland
26 addresses across 4 postcodes (NE61), about 60 m long. USRN 6250055.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 1, F: 1).
- 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 Pegswood, about 160 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Greystoke Surgery, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 1,070 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | THE CO-OPERATIVE STORE NE61 6UF | Other | £900,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Jun 2016 | THE CO-OPERATIVE STORE NE61 6UF | Other | £735,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jan 2015 | HOLYOAK NE61 6UF | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2001 | HOLYOAK NE61 6UF | Detached | £105,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); Flat (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (4); before 1900 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (75% of about 1,100 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)
- East Farm & Factory Unit, Longhirst Road, Pegswood: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Land to East of East Farm, Pegswood, not permissioned (250 m)
- Land to West of East Farm, Pegswood, not permissioned (320 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 61 m and 62 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE61 6RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE61 6TU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE61 6UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE61 6UF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 160 m |
| Morpeth 623,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway station Pegswood | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Morpeth | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-op Pegswood Car Park | 280 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 16 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Greystoke Surgery | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellway Pharmacy LTD | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Morpeth Dental Clinic | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St Georges Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Pegswood - Morpeth Road, Pegswood Cashzone | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7,450 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,400 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Miners Welfare Park 3.2 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Dean | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Climbingtree Dean | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Chapel Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Brocks Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 26 |
11 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegswood Community Welfare Centre NE61 6UF | Other catering premises | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Pegswood Pizza NE61 6UF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lil Shop of Allsorts NE61 6UW | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Glentons Bakery NE61 6UW | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Pegswood Tandoori NE61 6UW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Pegswood Community Hub NE61 6XF | Other catering premises | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Pegswood Primary School NE61 6XF | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Pegswood Community Hub NE61 6XF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2021 |
| The Courtyard Pegswood NE61 6XF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Pegswood Day Nursery NE61 6XF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| 1901 Catering Ltd NE61 6HZ | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Fat Cow Skincare NE61 6HZ | Distributors/Transporters | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pegswood Precinct (25); On or near Warkworth Drive (14); On or near Ellis Square (12); On or near Bamburgh Drive (12); On or near Pegswood (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 2 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 6UF: 19 addresses of 37 in the postcode
- NE61 6UD: 5 addresses
- NE61 6RF: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- NE61 6TU: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
John Street · Bamburgh Drive · Castle Way · Edward Street · Charles Street · Belsay Close · Castleway · Ellis Square · Castleway · De Walden Terrace · William Street · Cooperative Terrace
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.