Cost of Living in NE68
Northumberland
NE68 at a glance
Postcode district (NE68)£283k
Median home price
181
Sales (last 5y)
+2%
vs national median
£171
Est. council tax / mo
5.5/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the NE68 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in NE68
Postcode district (NE68)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £390,000 | 60 | −£20k |
| Flat | £313,000 | 17 | +£81k |
| Semi-detached | £240,000 | 48 | −£20k |
| Terraced | £230,000 | 82 | +£12k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in NE68
Band D
Estimated band
£2,050
Estimated annual cost
£171
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (NE68)NE68 sits at an average deprivation decile of 5.5 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 2 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 2% more than the national median.