POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE61 5FG postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 27 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 27 Jun 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £180,245Based on 46 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Jun 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 27 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 46 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Jun 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
8 within 400mNE61 5FG links 8 transport stops within 400m and 19 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Wooderfield (BCT) at about 171m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Railway station at about 428m.
Local business
6 within 1200mNE61 5FG currently links 6 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 2 food and drink, 1 fuel, 1 grocery. The closest mapped place is Grange Garage at about 169m. The current amenity availability signal scores 60/100.
Jobs
2,461 online job adverts observedNorthumberland local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NE61 5FG in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
27 nearby school rows27 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NE61 5FG. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 8NE61 5FG has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 8 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 139, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 47 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£180,245
Strong sample. Based on 46 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Jun 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NE61 5FG, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 60/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (1), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Fuel
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by bar (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Fuel
Grange Garage
Fuel Station at Grangemoor Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.
Personal services
Scissors & Spice
Hairdresser at Grangemoor Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.
Nightlife
The Sidings Bar
Bar at Grangemoor Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.
Food and drink
The Junction Restaurant
Restaurant at Widdrington Station, 3-4, Grangemoor Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.
Food and drink
Widdy Chippy
Fast Food at Grangemoor Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.
Grocery
The Co-operative Food
Supermarket at Grangemoor Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Abbeyfields First School
Primary option in NE61 2LZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Cambo First School
Primary option in NE61 4BE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ellington Primary School
Primary option in NE61 5HL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NE61 5FG before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE61 5FG.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE61 5FG with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NE61 5FG.
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Ask vetted agents
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