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Living in Longhoughton: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Longhoughton is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Longhoughton most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the NE66 postcode district, Longhoughton scores lowest. The NE66 district averages 42/100, putting Longhoughton 10 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Longhoughton sits 28 points above the NE66 district figure of 62/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE66 postcode district.

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Longhoughton scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 84% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elworthy Road 4 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 4 crimes
  3. 3 B1339 3 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 8 µg/m³
83
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area
1Good
  • Longhoughton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service14.2 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital24.3 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary30.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAlnwick Medical Group3.4 mi
GP capacity1,364 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired24%Student3.5%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)22.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership55.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Alnmouth 2.8 mi
Chathill 8.1 mi
Acklington 8.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Longhoughton 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

Lesbury 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Embleton 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Warkworth 38 6.0 mi away ⇄
Brunton 0 6.9 mi away ⇄
Amble 41 7.1 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 8.4 mi away ⇄
Beadnell 42 8.5 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 8.8 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 9.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longhoughton a nice place to live?

Longhoughton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longhoughton is 32/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Longhoughton?

Longhoughton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 23,666 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longhoughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Longhoughton is Longhoughton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Longhoughton in total.

Longhoughton in context

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Postcode districts in Longhoughton

NE66 42 ⇄

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