Simonside View Rothbury, Northumberland
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE65), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 403758.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £330,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 9, E: 4, 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 D; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 57% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 17 km (11 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m 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 131 to 143 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Rothbury, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 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 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £275,500 | £275,500 | £275,500 |
| 2021 | 2 | £281,150 | £277,300 | £285,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £181,250 | £175,000 | £187,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £162,500 | £162,500 | £162,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 2 NE65 7YQ | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2024 | 20 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2022 | 10 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £275,500 | |
| 1 Nov 2021 | 14 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 10 May 2021 | 12 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £277,300 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 15 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 24 May 2019 | 22 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2018 | 6 NE65 7YQ | Other | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 8 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 21 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2016 | 7 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £187,500 | |
| 27 Apr 2015 | 5 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2014 | 22 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £162,500 | |
| 14 Jun 2013 | 12 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2011 | 23 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £227,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2010 | 20 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2007 | 3 NE65 7YQ | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2007 | 15 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2005 | 5 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2005 | 8 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2004 | 21 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 3 NE65 7YQ | Detached | £133,500 | |
| 3 Jan 2002 | 19 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 20 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 21 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 3 NE65 7YQ | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1998 | 23 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 27 Jul 1998 | 18 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 15 NE65 7YQ | Semi-detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (9); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13).
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 D (21% of about 820 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)
- Foggons Yard, Providence Lane, Rothbury: up to 5 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Land known as Foggon's Yard, Rothbury: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 7 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
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 27 addresses are between 131 m and 143 m above sea level (138 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE65 7YH | 100% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
| NE65 7YQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Acklington 860 journeys in 2024–25 | 17 km (11 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West End Rothbury | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 33.7 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Npc Rothbury | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Rothbury Community Hospital | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 17.6 km (11 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,940 m² | 270 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,140 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Armstrong Park Playing Field 1.6 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,440 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing stone 550m north-east of Old Rothbury hillfort, a scheduled monument, 450 m (0.3 miles) north. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Standing stone 550m north-east of Old Rothbury hillfort | Scheduled monument | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Old Rothbury multivallate hillfort and cairnfield | Scheduled monument | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Cairn 900m north-east of Old Rothbury hillfort | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Addycombe Cottages With Attached Walls and Outbuildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Whitton Tower | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Cragside | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Crow Trees | Wood | 260 m south |
| Quarry Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Storey's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| West Hills | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Whitton Dean | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Cowet Wells | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 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) | 7.3 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 27 |
8 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothbury First School | Primary | 3–9 | 580 m (0.4 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 |
| Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Air Forces Association NE65 7TU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Rothbury Fish & Chip Shop NE65 7TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2026 |
| The Turks Head NE65 7TE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| The Vale Cafe NE65 7TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Anisha Tandoori Rothbury NE65 7TE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| United Reformed Church NE65 7TG | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Boots UK Ltd NE65 7TB | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Tullys of Rothbury NE65 7TB | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Fruit & Veg @ Flowers & Foliage NE65 7TA | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gravelly Bank (1); On or near Simonside View (1); On or near High Street (1); On or near Cragside Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 52% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 55% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 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 8 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 Pinfold · The Pinfold · Gravelly Bank · Cragside View · Cragside Court · Hawthorn Terrace · Prospect Terrace · Milburn Mews · Hillside · Glendale Close · Blaeberry Hill · High Street
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.