Welcome to Alnham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Alnham is a hamlet and civil parish in Northumberland, England. It is about 14 miles (23 km) west of Alnwick, about 6 miles (9.7 km) from Scotland and is located on the south of a small tributary of the River Aln. The village stands on uneven ground, sloping from south to north, at the foot of the southern outliers of the Cheviot Hills. The River Aln flows eastward through the village from its source in the Cheviot Hills down to the coast. The layout of the village appears to have been dictated by the river. The estimated population taken at the 2011 Census was around 245.There is evidence of human occupation in Alnham and the surrounding areas dating from prehistoric times. The remains of a Medieval settlement, hillforts, and other historic buildings can still be found in the village today. Located near the border between England and Scotland, Alnham often suffered at the hands of Anglo-Scottish border conflict during its history. The economy of Alnham has been focussed on agriculture throughout its existence as a settlement.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
5,910 hectares |
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Population |
270 (2021) |
Density |
5 people/km2 |
Mean age |
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Ward |
Rothbury |
District |
Northumberland |
Postcodes |
NE66 |
ONS ID |
E04010730 |
Council
Contact details for Alnham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Alnham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Alnham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Alnham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Alnham Parish.
Local News
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Memorial cairn with a tragic story in the Northumberland hills is restored thanks to donations
Published: 5th Nov 2023
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Northumberland National Park Authority invites applications for funding
Published: 14th Jul 2023
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Northumberland beef and lamb Monitor Farm: Winter bale grazing
Published: 21st Nov 2023