House prices in Northumberland
The median price paid for a home in Northumberland was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 4,395 sales. House prices in Northumberland did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 9.2% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Northumberland was 22% higher than the median for North East (£156,037). The average private rent in Northumberland was £695 a month in August 2026, 6.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). Northumberland had 6.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Northumberland stands out
- Northumberland has the 19th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £695 a month in August 2026.
- In the year ending June 2025, Northumberland had the 39th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +13.4 per 1,000 residents.
- Northumberland has the 47th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Northumberland
The median price paid in Northumberland was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 4,395 sales, or £2,304 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £350,000 | 1,249 | £2,952 | +2.0% | +12.9% | £297,000 |
| Semi-detached | £182,500 | 1,304 | £2,299 | +0.8% | +15.9% | £168,000 |
| Terraced | £142,500 | 1,456 | £1,750 | +1.8% | +18.8% | £115,000 |
| Flats | £98,000 | 386 | £1,678 | −2.0% | +22.6% | £97,500 |
Compared with North East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | £190,000 | 0.0% | +9.2% | £2,304 | +0.7% |
| North East | £156,037 | −1.9% | +11.5% | £1,926 | −0.4% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Northumberland sold for a median £2,304 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 20% higher than the figure for North East (£1,926).
Northumberland has the 47th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 3rd biggest rise of 12 local authorities in North East.
Rents in Northumberland
The average private rent in Northumberland was £695 a month in August 2026, 6.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in Northumberland are 35.0% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Northumberland has the 19th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
People moving in and out in Northumberland
In the year ending June 2025, 13,999 people moved to Northumberland from elsewhere in the UK and 9,562 moved away, a net gain of 4,437 (13.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Newcastle upon Tyne 2,404
- North Tyneside 1,990
- Scotland 944
Most moved out to
- Newcastle upon Tyne 1,639
- North Tyneside 1,235
- County Durham 931
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
How many homes sell in Northumberland
3,874 homes were sold in Northumberland in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.17 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Northumberland were 1.1% up on the year before and 28.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 60th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the most of 12 local authorities in North East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Northumberland
The police recorded 22,075 crimes in Northumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.9 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Northumberland fell 16.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 25.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.50 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.40 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.65 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.36 |
Northumberland has the 114th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Northumberland
Northumberland is the 128th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 128th |
| Income | 150th |
| Employment | 118th |
| Education and skills | 149th |
| Health | 90th |
| Crime | 141st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 194th |
| Living environment | 186th |
Broadband and mobile in Northumberland
82.1% of premises in Northumberland can get gigabit broadband and 96.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 82.1% can get full fibre, and 1.6% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 78th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
83.7% of premises in Northumberland get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Northumberland
How much does a house cost in Northumberland?
The median price paid for a home in Northumberland was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £350,000; semi-detached £182,500; terraced £142,500; flats £98,000.
Are house prices in Northumberland going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Northumberland did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 9.2%. Across North East prices fell 1.9% over the same year.
How much is rent in Northumberland?
The average private rent in Northumberland was £695 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £495; 2 bed £630; 3 bed £766; 4+ bed £1,132.
Is Northumberland a safe place to live?
Northumberland had 6.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 114th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North East was 9.8. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Northumberland?
82.1% of premises in Northumberland can get full fibre and 82.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Newcastle upon Tyne 39 km
- North Tyneside 46 km
- Gateshead 46 km
- South Tyneside 54 km
- Sunderland 62 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.