Welcome to Matfen
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Matfen is a village and a civil parish in Northumberland, England, near the town of Hexham and the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is an example of a 19th-century planned estate village. It was the birthplace of the 7th Premier of British Columbia, William Smithe.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
4,223 hectares |
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Population |
566 (2021) |
Density |
13 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.5 |
Ward |
Ponteland West |
District |
Northumberland |
Postcodes |
NE18, NE19, NE20, NE45 |
ONS ID |
E04010828 |
Council
Contact details for Matfen Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Matfen Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Matfen Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Matfen Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Matfen Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Northumberland Gazette
Matfen Hall in Northumberland named by The Times as one of the best places to stay in the UK
Published: 5th Mar 2024
Hosted and licensed by Hexham Courant
Matfen Hall Hotel named among top places to stay in the UK
Published: 9th Mar 2024
Hosted and licensed by Chronicle Live
Inside the £1.3m Northumberland home part-designed by John Dobson
Published: 11th Dec 2023