Longhirst South West
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Longhirst South West at a glance
- House prices
- £320,000
- Middle57th percentile
- Schools
- 16th percentile
- Weak
- Transport
- 8th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 91 per 1,000 residents
- Weak30th percentile
- Flood risk
- 2.1% of the area in flood zones
- Less flood-zone land28th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Longhirst South West a good place to live?
Longhirst South West has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Northumberland below.
Longhirst South West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Longhirst South West | £320,000 | 91 |
| Humshaugh | £330,000 | 18 |
| Ponteland South with Heddon South West | £317,500 | 37.8 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
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The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
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- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Longhirst South West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 91 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 30th percentile nationally
Recorded crime is relatively higher; higher percentiles indicate lower crime.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Longhirst South West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £320,000
- Percentile
- 57th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 27 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Longhirst South West
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Longhirst South West is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 45.8 per 1,000 residents: higher than Northumberland (25.2) and higher than England (35.9).
| Type | Longhirst South West | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 45.8 | 25.2 | 35.9 |
| Public order | 13.1 | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9.0 | 13.6 | 10.7 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 7.0 | 12.0 | 18.1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.5 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Burglary | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Other crime | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2.5 | 2.5 | 5.3 |
| Drugs | 0.0 | 1.3 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Longhirst South West
Schools
16th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Longhirst South West
Flood risk
2.1% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 1.4% of the area. That is the 28th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Longhirst South West
Transport
8th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Longhirst South West a good place to live?
Longhirst South West has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Longhirst South West safe?
Longhirst South West ranks in the 30th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Longhirst South West?
The median sale price was £320,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 57th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Longhirst South West?
Schools rank in the 16th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Longhirst South West?
Nearby public profiles include Humshaugh in Northumberland and Ponteland South with Heddon South West in Northumberland.
