Hepscott
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.15, -1.653 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 22 83 |
| Population: | 417 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Hepscott is a small, quietly rural village in Northumberland, England, situated a short distance from the market town of Morpeth and within commuting reach of Newcastle. It sits amid rolling farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes rather than a dense urban layout, which gives the place a strong sense of countryside character and open views across the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Historically the village has been shaped by agriculture and the wider economic shifts of south‑east Northumberland, and today it combines traditional stone cottages and farmsteads with residents who commute to nearby towns. Socially it retains the feel of a close-knit community with local gatherings and village activities, making it attractive to those seeking a quieter rural life while still being close to regional centres.
Postcode districts covering Hepscott
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Sunderland 19.7 miles31.7 km
- South Shields 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Gateshead 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Washington 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Wallsend 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Newburn 12 miles19.3 km
- Whitley Bay 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Blyth 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Chester-le-Street 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Cramlington 5 miles8 km
Neighbouring places
- Morpeth Stobhill Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Bedlington West Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Morpeth Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Morpeth Kirkhill Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- West Bedlington Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Choppington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Morpeth North Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Pegswood Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bedlington Central Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bothal Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bedlington Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stakeford Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Hepscott
NE61 6LJ, NE61 6HT, NE61 6NZ, NE61 6LU, NE61 6LZ, NE61 6LH, NE61 6LQ, NE61 6LX, NE61 6LN … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 45.1 miles72.6 km
- Morpeth Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Pegswood Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Hepscott Ad
- Lairds House 2.5 miles4 km
- The Portland Hotel 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Beresford Arms 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Great North Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Queens Head 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Grand Hotel Gosforth Park 4 8 miles12.9 km
Local points of interest
- Bluebell Wood Forest 2 miles3.2 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Cockle Park Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 11.8 miles19 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 11.8 miles19 km
- St James' Park Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Segedunum museum Museum 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.2 miles19.6 km