Area Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE61 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE61 postcode area.

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Population

34,043

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,417 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
4/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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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.

home £299,598 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3664
Anti-social behaviour1974
Criminal damage and arson1032
Public order956
Shoplifting627

school Local Schools

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Pegswood Primary School

Good147 pupils
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Red Row First School

Good83 pupils
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Ellington Primary School

Good214 pupils
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Linton Primary School

Good23 pupils
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Morpeth First School

Good327 pupils
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Stannington First School

Good129 pupils
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Cambo First School

Outstanding41 pupils
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Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School

Good233 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Slimming World Franchise
  • A & G Food, Wine & Off-Licence
  • Arkwrights Store
  • Bals Mini Market
  • + 64 more
hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Beau Monde Morpeth
  • Beresford Arms
  • Black Bull
  • Ellington Caravan Park
  • Ellington Welfare Social Centre
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Calmer Therapy
  • Canny Cuppa Ltd
  • Central Bean Coffee House
  • Chantry Play
  • Chantry Tea Rooms
  • + 64 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-op Food Pegswood
  • Iceland
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Morrisons
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Pizza Corner Morpeth
  • Arora's
  • Boulevards
  • Cooplands
  • Fish & Chips at No 10
  • + 19 more