Simonside Drive Longframlington, Northumberland
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE65), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28833427.
- Sales: 38 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £248,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 16).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are 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 E; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 9.7 km (6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 148 to 154 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Rothbury, about 7 km (4.3 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £248,500 | £248,500 | £248,500 |
| 2023 | 2 | £380,000 | £285,000 | £475,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £286,000 | £255,000 | £317,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | £299,950 | £189,950 | £319,950 |
| 2019 | 18 | £256,200 | £185,000 | £384,950 |
| 2018 | 8 | £259,950 | £189,950 | £374,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | 32 NE65 8BQ | Semi-detached | £248,500 | |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 5 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2023 | 4 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2022 | 23 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | 7 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £317,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2021 | 5 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 23 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 11 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £299,950 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2020 | 19 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £299,950 | New build. |
| 7 Feb 2020 | 7 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £299,950 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 25 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £319,950 | New build. |
| 24 Jan 2020 | 30 NE65 8BQ | Semi-detached | £189,950 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2019 | 3 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £299,950 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2019 | 34 NE65 8BQ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 11 Oct 2019 | 10 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £294,500 | New build. |
| 28 Sep 2019 | EQUINOX HOUSE, 2 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £259,950 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 1 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £384,950 | New build. |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 14 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £294,500 | New build. |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 13 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £252,450 | New build. |
| 6 Sep 2019 | 21 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £229,950 | New build. |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 17 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £226,400 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2019 | 15 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £369,950 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 5 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £229,950 | New build. |
| 18 Jun 2019 | 20 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £319,950 | New build. |
| 14 Jun 2019 | 9 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £374,950 | New build. |
| 17 May 2019 | 32 NE65 8BQ | Semi-detached | £189,950 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 24 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £319,950 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 36 NE65 8BQ | Semi-detached | £229,950 | New build. |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 38 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £229,950 | New build. |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 8 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £229,950 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2018 | 26 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £259,950 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2018 | 28 NE65 8BQ | Semi-detached | £189,950 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2018 | 22 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £239,950 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 2018 | 18 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £374,950 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 16 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £259,950 | New build. |
| 9 Nov 2018 | 12 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £259,950 | New build. |
| 26 Oct 2018 | 4 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £374,950 | New build. |
| 19 Oct 2018 | 6 NE65 8BQ | Detached | £239,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, detached (14); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 2017 (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 3, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 4, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 6, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 7, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 10, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 11, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 12, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 13, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 16, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 23, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 24, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 25, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 28, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 30, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 32, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
- 36, Simonside Drive, Longframlington
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 E (19% of about 1,340 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE65 8BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE65 8AL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 148 m and 154 m above sea level (150 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE65 8AL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE65 8BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Acklington 860 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Widdrington 2,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Alnmouth 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheviot Lodge Longframlington | 160 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 30.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Npc Rothbury | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Rothbury Community Hospital | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,880 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 1.8 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,110 m² | 220 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cockshot Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Heathery Grange Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Burniehouse Dean | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Bell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Thorny Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Carr's Island | Island | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longframlington Memorial Hall NE65 8AH | Other catering premises | 230 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Simonside Drive (3); On or near Healeycote View (2); On or near Valley View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 13% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 46% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
West Lane Cottages · Tate Gardens · Hillrise Lane · Cheviot Lodge · Cairn Park · Healeycote View · Cheviot Lodge · Valley View · Harecross Park · Rookwood Gardens
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.