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
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
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