Welcome to Thropton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Thropton is a hamlet in Northumberland, England, located on the River Coquet, and its tributary Wreigh Burn. With a population of 458 (2011 census) it is situated 1.9 miles (3.1 km) west of the village of Rothbury connected by the B6431 near the junction of the Wreigh Burn and the River Coquet. In the hamlet is a stone bridge over the Wreigh Burn which was built in 1811. Thropton is on the edge of Northumberland National Park, and the surrounding area north and south of the hamlet consists of haughs, and also to the south on the opppisite side of the Coquet lies Simonside Hills, a hill range that has many crags dotted along it.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
343 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
441 (2021) |
Density |
129 people/km2 |
Mean age |
50.3 |
Ward |
Rothbury |
District |
Northumberland |
Postcodes |
NE65 |
ONS ID |
E04010870 |
Council
Contact details for Thropton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Thropton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Thropton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Thropton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Thropton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Thropton Parish.
Local News
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Affordable housing dropped from proposed development in Northumberland village
Published: 1st Sep 2023
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Storm Babet, estates and Raoul Moat: The Northumberland community that keeps hitting the headlines
Published: 27th Dec 2023
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Coquetdale community comes together for the Thropton Show
Published: 21st Sep 2023