Scott Close Rothbury, Northumberland
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE65), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28812661.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £379,950 across 8 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- 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 B; 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 Acklington, about 15.5 km (9.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 114 to 117 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 Rothbury, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | £379,950 | £359,950 | £424,950 |
| 2019 | 3 | £359,950 | £289,950 | £446,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2020 | 2 NE65 7DU | Detached | £384,950 | New build. |
| 13 Nov 2020 | 3 NE65 7DU | Detached | £379,950 | New build. |
| 28 Aug 2020 | 4 NE65 7DU | Detached | £359,950 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2020 | 5 NE65 7DU | Detached | £359,950 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 2020 | 1 NE65 7DU | Detached | £399,950 | New build. |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 6 NE65 7DU | Detached | £424,950 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 7 NE65 7DU | Detached | £379,950 | New build. |
| 10 Jan 2020 | 8 NE65 7DU | Detached | £359,950 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2019 | 9 NE65 7DU | Detached | £289,950 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 10 NE65 7DU | Detached | £359,950 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 11 NE65 7DU | Detached | £446,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 152 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 2017 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 B (22% of about 1,140 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.
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 8 addresses are between 114 m and 117 m above sea level (116 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE65 7DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE65 7EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Acklington 860 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.5 km (9.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silverton Lane Rothbury | 180 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 32.6 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Npc Rothbury | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Rothbury Community Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 16.8 km (10 miles) |
| Cash machines | Barclays ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 480 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Armstrong Park Playing Field 1.6 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burnfoot Power House, 70 Metres North of Burnfoot Lodge, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burnfoot Power House, 70 Metres North of Burnfoot Lodge | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Rothbury Bridge | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Cupmarked stone, 690m south-west of Wagtail Farm | Scheduled monument | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Clock Tower 110 Metres North East of Cragside Park House | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Sharpe's Folly | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Addycombe Cottages With Attached Walls and Outbuildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Standing stone, 810m north-east of Whittondean Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Cragside | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Thrum | Lake or reservoir | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Tarn | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Hollin Shade | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Cragend Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Whitton Dean | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Cowet Wells | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rothbury First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School NE65 7RJ | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Murray Gardens (1); On or near Wagtail Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 31% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
Charleton Way · Wagtail Lane · Lordenshaw Drive · Garleigh Road · Murray Gardens · Mill Lane · Mount Healey Villas · Tollgate Road · Coquet View
All the streets in NE65 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.