Holmes Row Northumberland
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE20), about 30 m long. USRN 28833540.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £375,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2).
- 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 F; 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 Wylam, about 10.2 km (6.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Ponteland, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £305,495 | £305,495 | £305,495 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2024 | 1 NE20 0FS | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 1 NE20 0FS | Detached | £305,495 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2018 (1); 2017 (1).
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 F (34% of about 1,400 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: yes, Northumberland.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE20 0FS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE20 0FR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 62 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE20 0FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE20 0FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wylam 111,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Police Headquarters Ponteland | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | High School bus park Ponteland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Npc Ponteland | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parklands Chemists | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Higgins & Winter | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle Upon Tyne) | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police Headquarters | 50 m |
| Cash machines | MFG - Skyway Services, Newcastle International Airport Cashzone | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 590 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,730 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,780 m² | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,810 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Vicar's Pele: a medieval tower house on north side of Main Street, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Vicar's Pele: a medieval tower house on north side of Main Street | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foxhole Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Sarah's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Ponthollows Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Kirk Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Bate's Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Meg's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Richard Coates Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ponteland Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bergerac Road (29); On or near Alleyn Gardens (8); On or near Lewis Close (1); On or near Rosewood Drive (1); On or near Alexandra Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 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 | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 23% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Rebus Close · Wycliffe Close · Bergerac Road · Rosewood Drive · Wexford Place · Lynley Way · Alexandra Close · Lewis Close · Alleyn Gardens · Gideon Walk · Taggart Grove · Ashcroft
All the streets in NE20 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.