Welcome to Longhirst
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Longhirst is a village in Northumberland approximately 3 miles North East of the market town of Morpeth. The village itself is in a conservation area but the parish itself is quite widespread. Comprising outlying farms and the now defunct Longhirst Colliery. Originally the village was built to house the workers and tenants Longhirst Hall, which is now in the process of being redeveloped to provide housing. There is a very active village hall which provides a variety of entertainments and is available to hire. An hourly bus service runs through the village providing easy access to Newcastle and/or Alnwick. The nearby village of Pegswood has a number of shops which are easily accessible from the village.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,105 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
435 (2021) |
Density |
39 people/km2 |
Mean age |
48.9 |
Ward |
Pegswood |
District |
Northumberland |
Postcodes |
NE61 |
ONS ID |
E04010823 |
Council
Contact details for Longhirst Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Longhirst Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Longhirst Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Longhirst Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Longhirst Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Longhirst Parish.
Local News
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Delight as a Lychgate in a Northumberland village has been restored to its former glory
Published: 1st Feb 2024
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Plan to allow Morpeth holiday homes to become permanent residences rejected
Published: 12th Feb 2024
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Young Longhirst Hall Golf Club member gets ready to fly to Spain with England team
Published: 8th Mar 2024