Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE61 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE61 1AE.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NE61 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 69% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 54.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE61 1AE is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Morpeth in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

For families considering a move, NE61 1AE represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 54.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00139721 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE61 1AE. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 224,000

18 sales · Mean £ 236,663

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

Crime around NE61 1AE is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences79
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order22

school Local Schools

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St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth

Good0.5 km
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Abbeyfields First School

Outstanding340 pupils0.9 km
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The King Edward VI Academy

Outstanding1386 pupils1.0 km
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Morpeth Newminster Middle School

Good547 pupils1.1 km
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Morpeth Chantry Middle School

Good575 pupils1.1 km
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Collingwood School & Media Arts College

Good232 pupils1.2 km
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Morpeth Stobhillgate First School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.2 km
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Morpeth First School

Good327 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • R Martin Butchers0.4 km
  • The Morpeth Larder0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Riverside Guest House0.6 km
  • Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • The Auction House0.1 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.2 km
  • Tap & Spile0.4 km
  • The White Swan0.4 km
  • Beau Monde Morpeth0.1 km
  • The Office0.2 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Barluga0.3 km
  • Cafe Vault0.4 km
  • Chantry Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Giannis Morpeth Ltd0.3 km
  • Harrys Coffee Bar0.4 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Morpeth Tandoori0.2 km
  • Arora's0.9 km
  • Morpeth Spice1.0 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Fish & Chips at No 100.4 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morpeth0.6 km
  • Pegswood2.8 km
  • Widdrington9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Damside0.0 km
  • Damside0.0 km
  • Dark Lane0.2 km
  • Dark Lane0.2 km
  • Castle Square0.2 km