Welcome to Wark

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Introduction

Wark lies on a particularly beautiful stretch of the river North Tyne, twelve miles north of Hexham and fourteen south of Kielder Water.  It is well served by local transport with local buses running through to Hexham connecting with the Hadrian’s Wall AD 122 service.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	9,430 hectares
Population	719 (2021)
Density	8 people/km2
Mean age	46.7
Ward	Humshaugh
District	Northumberland
Postcodes	NE48
ONS ID	E04010877

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Council

Contact details for Wark Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Wark Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wark Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Wark Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Wark Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wark Parish.

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Local News

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Statement issued after north Northumberland village went without internet for days

Published: 30th Jan 2024

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The Surgery of Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group rated 'good'

Published: 3rd Dec 2023

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Start 2024 with a brand new home in Northumberland

Published: 15th Dec 2023