River Meadow Wark, Northumberland
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE48), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28833915.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £460,750 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 B; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 91% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 12.9 km (8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 95 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bellingham Practice, about 6.4 km (4 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £460,750 | £460,750 | £460,750 |
| 2024 | 7 | £455,950 | £175,000 | £535,950 |
| 2023 | 6 | £282,975 | £175,000 | £509,152 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 15 NE48 3BY | Detached | £460,750 | New build. |
| 15 Oct 2024 | 23 NE48 3BY | Detached | £455,950 | New build. |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 19 NE48 3BY | Detached | £489,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 13 NE48 3BY | Detached | £446,737 | New build. |
| 17 May 2024 | 4 NE48 3BY | Detached | £385,950 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 2024 | 25 NE48 3BY | Detached | £535,950 | New build. |
| 22 Mar 2024 | 7 NE48 3BY | Semi-detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 17 Jan 2024 | 21 NE48 3BY | Detached | £460,950 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2023 | 9 NE48 3BY | Semi-detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 7 Dec 2023 | 1 NE48 3BY | Detached | £509,152 | New build. |
| 3 Nov 2023 | 6 NE48 3BY | Detached | £395,950 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 2 NE48 3BY | Detached | £390,950 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 3 NE48 3BY | Semi-detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 5 NE48 3BY | Semi-detached | £175,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 2017 (8).
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: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE48 3BY | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NE48 3LX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 95 m and 98 m above sea level (96 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE48 3BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE48 3LX | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Haydon Bridge 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Lane Wark | 150 m |
| EV charging points | Bellingham Centre Car Park | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 34.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bellingham Practice | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Parkside Pharmacy Limited | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Hexham General Hospital | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
| Police station | Hexham Police Station | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,120 m² | 380 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Goodwife's Hut Romano-British settlement, 310m WNW of South Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwife's Hut Romano-British settlement, 310m WNW of South Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkfield Dene | Valley | 440 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Gold Island | Island | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Warksburn Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Low Criffels Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Tom's Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Parker's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wark Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | 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 | 290 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Grey Bull Inn NE48 3LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Wark C of E First School NE48 3LR | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Cafe 1897 NE48 3LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Lane (2); On or near St Michael'S Mount (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 15% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 38% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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
Nearby streets
The Glebe · Church Lane · St Michael's Mount · St Michaels Mount · Westacres · Westacres · Church Lane · Eldon Square · North Terrace · Main Street · Dene Cottages · Elliott 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 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.