NE61 1AS is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Morpeth in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00139724 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE61 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE61 1AS.
243
53
£ 36,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE61 1AS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE61 1AS — age 53, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE61 1AS. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 229,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE61 1AS is moderate at 70 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.
school Local Schools
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
Abbeyfields First School
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Morpeth Chantry Middle School
The King Edward VI Academy
Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Card Factory0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- R Martin Butchers0.1 km
- The Morpeth Larder0.2 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Riverside Guest House0.2 km
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- The Auction House0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Joiners Arms0.4 km
- Tap & Spile0.1 km
- The White Swan0.1 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth0.4 km
- The Office0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Barluga0.2 km
- Cafe Vault0.1 km
- Chantry Tea Rooms0.4 km
- Giannis Morpeth Ltd0.2 km
- Harrys Coffee Bar0.1 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Morpeth Tandoori0.4 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Fish & Chips at No 100.2 km
- Morpeth Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Royal Chef0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morpeth0.9 km
- Pegswood3.2 km
- Widdrington9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Oldgate0.1 km
- Oldgate0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611AS · Data under Open Government Licence