Welcome to Akeld
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Akeld is a village and civil parish in Northumberland, England. It is situated around 2.7 miles (4.3 km) to the west of Wooler and 9.3 miles (15.0 km) from the border with Scotland at Coldstream. The village lies on the northern limit of Northumberland National Park and on the foot of the Cheviot Hills massif. It is overlooked by Akeld Hill and Harehope Hill to the south. In 2001 Akeld had a population of 82, increasing at the 2011 Census to 221, although this was partly due to the parish merging with that of Kirknewton. The burn which runs through the village and down to the Milfield Basin also bears the name Akeld. The economy of Akeld has historically been focussed on agriculture. The position of the village between the English and Scottish borders has meant it often suffered at the hand of border raids. In the 19th century, Akeld was served by a railway station which made the village less isolated. The closure of the railway in the 20th century, combined with declining agricultural employment, has led to a reduction in the village's size and population.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,557 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
208 (2021) |
Density |
13 people/km2 |
Mean age |
50.1 |
Ward |
Wooler |
District |
Northumberland |
Postcodes |
NE71 |
ONS ID |
E04010728 |
Council
Contact details for Akeld Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Akeld Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Akeld Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Akeld Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Akeld Parish.
Local News
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Northumberland former train station-turned family home on sale for £795,000 with its own platform
Published: 5th Mar 2019
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Is this the most unique home in Northumberland? See inside the house that used to be a train station
Published: 12th Feb 2019
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Incident on A697 in north Northumberland
Published: 19th Jan 2017