| Council | Northumberland |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East village 23% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
No train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Cowpen is £124,724, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Cowpen house price trends over the last 30 years.
£124,724
£245,847
£58,500
£126,875
£95,844
Is Cowpen a nice place to live?
Cowpen is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Cowpen?
Cowpen has a high crime rate for a North East village, with around 92 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 23% above the national average, and 39% above the Northumberland average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Cowpen?
Cowpen has 17 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Croftway Academy, Morpeth Road Academy, Malvin's Close Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Cambois Primary School and Bede Academy. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Cowpen?
The majority of residents in Cowpen identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (52%).