Rutherford Close, Choppington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE62 5DT.
At a glance
5 property sales on Rutherford Close, Choppington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 1 Oct 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £75,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Rutherford Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Rutherford Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE62 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £75,000 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Detached | 2 | £161,500 | 31 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Rutherford Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Rutherford Close NE62 5DT | 1 Oct 2024 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Heron House, Rutherford Close NE62 5DT | 31 Oct 2023 | £165,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Rutherford Close NE62 5DT | 7 Jun 2021 | £60,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Rutherford Close NE62 5DT | 28 Sep 2017 | £55,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Heron House, Rutherford Close NE62 5DT | 6 May 2016 | £158,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Heron House, Rutherford Close | £158,000 (May 2016) → £165,000 (Oct 2023) | +4% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Rutherford Close
Crime
51 crimes were reported within about a mile of Rutherford Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Rutherford Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Wansbeck at Bothal and Sheepwash Flood warning area
- River Wansbeck Flood alert area
- Coastal rivers in South Northumberland Flood alert area
- Northumberland coast Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Rutherford Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaswell Hill School 261 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Mowbray Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ringway Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Choppington Primary School 109 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Stakeford Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ashington Academy 964 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Bothal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Ashington station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Bedlington station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
- Pegswood station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Square (opp, Cleaswell Hill) 2 min walk
- Shops (opp, Broadway) 2 min walk
- The Square (nr, The Square) 2 min walk
- Cleaswell Hill School (wb, Ashington Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Guidepost Medical Group
North Parade, Choppington, Choppington · 0.3 mi - Seaton Park Medical Group
Norham Road, Ashington · 1.8 mi - Bedlingtonshire Med.group
Glebe Road, Bedlington · 2.0 mi - The Gables Medical Group
The Gables Health Centre, 26 St. Johns Road, Bedlington · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 50.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 31.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 858 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,769 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in NE62
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