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County or areaNorthumberland
Postcode districtNE49
Telephone code01434
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 22 min4:30 am – 9:52 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 11 min8:32 am – 3:43 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People6,718 residentsin the Haltwhistle & Bardon Mill census areaMedian age 53.33,160 households67% of homes owner-occupied46% owned outright14% social rented, 19% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting4.1% unemployment rate54% of adults are economically active, 2,979 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 14%, manufacturing 10%Getting to work: 26% work from home, 59% go by car, 2% take public transport, 12% walk or cycle33% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages27% of adults hold a degree or higher20% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 100%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 10°CColdest month December: highs 6°C, lows 0°C976 mm of rain a year, 19 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December58 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 6°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 8°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksUnthank Hallhistoric site · under a mileMilecastle 41historic site · 2.0 miThe Lakelake · 1.9 miChesters Pikemountain · 3.1 miPotters Poollake · 2.3 miHowden Cleughvalley · under a mileHadrian's Wallwalk or trail · 2.0 miShawhead Hillhill · 1.5 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesEden's Lawnpark · 1.9 miCawfields Picnic Sitepark · 2.1 mi · 4 haRedburn Parkpark · 2.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes66 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197013 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197919 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 13 Sep 202643 mi away, Sedbergh, CumbriaSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 1.8 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband68% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband85% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.0% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,202 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation116 m381 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 91 to 236 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalHaltwhistle War Memorial Hospital2.1 miGP surgeryHaltwhistle Medical Group2.2 miPharmacyBoots2.0 miDentistHaltwhistle Dental Health2.1 miPolice stationHexham Police Station12 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Main Street2.0 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryHenshaw Church of England Primary Schoolages 4-11, 86 pupils1.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL29 miRailway stationHaltwhistle2.1 miFerryTower Knowe Ferry Landing15 miBus stops12 within a mileCar parkSteel Rigg Car ParkNorthumberland2.4 miEV chargingConnected Kerb Charging StationsHaltwhistle2.1 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the NE49 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Melkridge

  • Duke Of Cumberland - Castle Carrock, Brampton

    Bar

    38 Front Street, Castle Carrock, Brampton, CA8 9LU

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewcalled in one lovely sunday afternoon staff were really friendly food was fantastic great choice of real ales if you ...

  • Salutation Inn - Irthington, Carlisle

    Bar

    38 Front Street, Irthington, Carlisle, CA6 4NJ

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewHad an excellent meal in June 2011 (all 7 of us did) at the Salutation after recommendation from someone local. ...

  • Red Lion - Langley, Northumberland

    Bar

    1 John Martin Street, Langley, Northumberland, NE47 5AR

    8.8 miles away

    4 star reviewThis Pub is excelente, very good lovely food in beautiful Northumberland village. Good food and good walks around.

  • Crossings Inn - Roweltown, Carlisle

    Bar

    38 Front Street, Roweltown, Carlisle, CA6 6LG

    14.4 miles away

    4 star reviewA warm and welcoming pub with friendly people.

  • Lane End Inn - Hayton, Brampton

    Bar

    38 Front Street, Hayton, Brampton, CA8 9JB

    14.3 miles away

    4 star reviewbrill place to eat always freindly can go in jeans or dress up & eat in the resterant. prices are ...

 

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  • Overwater Lodge - Nenthead, Alston

    English Restaurant

    Overwater, Nenthead, Alston, CA9 3NP

    12.9 miles away

    4 star reviewMy wife and I have just eaten at Overwater Lodge. We each had a beautiful venison steak each, accompanied by ...

 

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Top shops in Melkridge

  • Save The Children - Haltwhistle

    Discount Store

    Westgate, Haltwhistle, NE49 9AG

    2 miles away

    5 star reviewBought a necklace for £1.00 only turned out to be 24ct gold worth £600 buzzing 😎 did go back a ...

  • Off The Wall - Carlisle

    Dessert Shop

    4 Front Street, Carlisle, CA8 1NG

    13 miles away

    5 star reviewVegan friendly, they don't charge extra for soya milk like some unrighteous scamsters. Great atmosphere, great service, beautiful people.

  • Omega Music - Brampton

    Musical Instrument Repair Shop

    3 Finkle Street, Brampton, CA8 1SW

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant staff, friendly and knowledgeable, easy to park. Will definitely be visiting again - many thanks

  • Hollybush Nurseries - Hexham

    Coffee Shop

    Hollybush Bungalow, Hexham, NE46 1UD

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful setting. Wonderful plants and flowers. Great coffee. Lovely food.

  • New Horizons - Bellingham

    Gift Shop

    3 Shell Croft, Front St, Bellingham, NE48 2AU

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely shop bought some nice thing I recommend this shop!!!!!

 

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Top takeaways in Melkridge

  • Acomb Tandoori - Acomb, Hexham

    Indian Takeaway

    7 Acomb Industrial Estate, Acomb, Hexham, NE46 4SA

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have used acomb tandoori for about 10 years now. And all we can say it's a little hidden gem ...

  • New Golden Rice - Hexham

    44 Priestpopple, Hexham, NE46 1PQ

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewLove the food from ere always go worth a try

 

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  • Tynedale Fine Art Products - Hexham

    Art Gallery

    24 Hallgate, Hexham, NE46 1XD

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely shop and lots to buy and browse. Owned and run by the artist Ben Haslam who has his own ...

  • Allendale Forge Studios - Hexham

    Art Gallery

    Allendale Forge Studios, Allendale market square, Hexham, NE47 9BD

    8 miles away

    5 star reviewAllendale Forge Studios is OPEN from 9am to 5pm and is a great place to visit.

 

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Top leisure in Melkridge

  • Just Flowers - Haltwhistle

    Wedding Flowers

    Main Street, Haltwhistle, NE49 0AZ

    1.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI use Just Flowers on a regular basis. Everyone on the receiving end has been delighted with the condition and ...

  • Castle Framing - Brampton

    Photographer

    20-22 Front Street, Brampton, CA8 1NG

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewIf it is about framing, printing, this is the place to go to. Helpful, full of good ideas and usually ...