Ponteland South with Heddon South West
Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
Ponteland South with Heddon South West at a glance
- House prices
- £317,500
- Middle56th percentile
- Schools
- 82nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 13th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 37.8 per 1,000 residents
- Strong86th percentile
- Flood risk
- 7.4% of the area in flood zones
- Middle60th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Ponteland South with Heddon South West a good place to live?
Ponteland South with Heddon South West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. The available data also shows the share of land in flood zones is around the middle for England. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Northumberland below.
Ponteland South with Heddon South West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Ponteland South with Heddon South West | £317,500 | 37.8 |
| Humshaugh | £330,000 | 18 |
| Knighton | £313,500 | 73.4 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Ponteland South with Heddon South West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 37.8 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 86th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
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 Ponteland South with Heddon South West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £317,500
- Percentile
- 56th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 10 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 Ponteland South with Heddon South West
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Ponteland South with Heddon South West is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 7.8 per 1,000 residents: lower than Northumberland (25.2) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Ponteland South with Heddon South West | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 7.8 | 25.2 | 35.9 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 7.2 | 12.0 | 18.1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6.5 | 13.6 | 10.7 |
| Other crime | 4.6 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Public order | 4.6 | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3.9 | 2.5 | 5.3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2.0 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Burglary | 1.3 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| 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 Ponteland South with Heddon South West
Schools
82nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Ponteland South with Heddon South West
Flood risk
7.4% 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 5% of the area. That is the 60th 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 Ponteland South with Heddon South West
Transport
13th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Ponteland South with Heddon South West a good place to live?
Ponteland South with Heddon South West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. The available data also shows the share of land in flood zones is around the middle for England. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Ponteland South with Heddon South West safe?
Ponteland South with Heddon South West ranks in the 86th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Ponteland South with Heddon South West?
The median sale price was £317,500 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 56th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Ponteland South with Heddon South West?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Ponteland South with Heddon South West?
Nearby public profiles include Humshaugh in Northumberland and Knighton in City of Leicester.
