Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

DAWSON PLACE, NE61 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAWSON PLACE, NE61 1AQ.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE61 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 51, NE61 1AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

NE61 1AQ is a mixed residential area on Dawson Place, 0.1km from High Stanners in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

Within the NE61 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00139719 (shared with 248 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 1AQ. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 111,000

14 sales · Mean £ 108,500

Terraced

£ 152,000

3 sales · Mean £ 155,666

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

Crime around NE61 1AQ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth

Good0.4 km
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The King Edward VI Academy

Outstanding1386 pupils0.4 km
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Morpeth Chantry Middle School

Good575 pupils0.5 km
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Morpeth Newminster Middle School

Good547 pupils0.5 km
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Abbeyfields First School

Outstanding340 pupils0.7 km
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Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School

Good233 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Hillside Covenience Store0.9 km
  • Beaumont Newsagents1.0 km
  • E Price0.3 km
  • Martins0.4 km
  • Morpeth Gin0.4 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Wansbeck Inn1.0 km
  • Morpeth Rugby Club0.5 km
  • Tap & Spile0.2 km
  • The White Swan0.3 km
  • Beau Monde Morpeth0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lucky Panda1.0 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Morpeth Tandoori0.6 km
  • Fish & Chips at No 100.4 km
  • Morpeth Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Cafe Des Amis0.2 km
  • Chantry Play0.5 km
  • Ephesus Restaurant0.6 km
  • Nikos Greek Taberna0.6 km
  • Sober in the Garden0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Riverside Guest House0.1 km
  • Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • The Auction House0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morpeth1.1 km
  • Pegswood3.2 km
  • Widdrington9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Newgate Street0.1 km
  • Bullers Green0.2 km
  • Pottery Bank0.3 km
  • Pottery Bank0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km