Town Pop. 298

Living in Longhorsley: Liveability Score 29/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longhorsley comes out at 29/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 10 places sharing the NE65 postcode district, Longhorsley scores lowest. Against the wider NE65 district average of 36/100, that is 7 points below. On economic health specifically, Longhorsley sits 20 points above the NE65 district figure of 63/100. For the surrounding area, see NE65 postcode district.

29
OUT OF 100
Poor
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Settlement area

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Longhorsley scores 29 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
392.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 1626% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 658% above national average
Bicycle theft 10 crimes
↑ 4100% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 23 crimes
  2. 2 Burgham Park 13 crimes
  3. 3 Church View 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 1.9 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³
83
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service6.9 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital13.8 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary18.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWiddrington Surgery5.8 mi
GP capacity1,107 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.1%Student3%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.1%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Widdrington 6 mi
Acklington 6.3 mi
Morpeth 6.6 mi
J3 A194(M) 22.9 mi
J2 A194(M) 23.3 mi
J2 A194(M) 23.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Longhorsley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

West Thirston 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Longframlington 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Felton (Northumberland) 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fair Moor 60 4.7 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Widdrington Station 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Morpeth 53 6.3 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 6.3 mi away ⇄
Pegswood 46 6.5 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 6.8 mi away ⇄
Rothbury 41 7.2 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longhorsley a nice place to live?

Longhorsley scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Longhorsley is 29/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Longhorsley?

Longhorsley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longhorsley?

Among the top-rated schools in Longhorsley is Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Longhorsley in total.

Longhorsley in context

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Postcode districts in Longhorsley

NE65 36 ⇄

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