NE61 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 1479 active and 407 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE61 (13%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE61 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NE61 are around £299k, up 14.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE61 at 293 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE61 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NE61 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE61 postcode area.
34,043
48
£ 42,417 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE61's 72% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £299k. Property prices are trending up 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Pegswood Primary School
Red Row First School
Ellington Primary School
Linton Primary School
Morpeth First School
Stannington First School
Cambo First School
Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Boots UK Ltd
- Slimming World Franchise
- Widdrington Station & Stobswood Parish Food Bank
- Co - Operative Group Limited
- Cresswell Ices
- + 64 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Bakers Chest Bed & Breakfast
- Barnacre Bed & Breakfast
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast
- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast
- Morpeth Lodge Bed & Breakfast
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Sun Inn
- The Waterford Lodge
- The White Swan
- Tower Tavern
- Ulgham Cricket Club
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- 60 T Ltd
- ATAC Community Hall
- Barluga
- Bikes Cafe @ Morpeth
- Blue Sky Equestrian Event Centre
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Co-Operative
- Co-op Food Pegswood
- Iceland
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd
- Marks & Spencer
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Pizza Corner Morpeth
- Arora's
- Boulevards
- Cooplands
- Fish & Chips at No 10
- + 19 more
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