NE61 1BA is a mixed residential area on Newgate Street, 0.1km from Morpeth in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE61 1BA represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00139723 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWGATE STREET, NE61 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWGATE STREET, NE61 1BA.
185
60
£ 36,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE61 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (60) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE61 1BA. The average age is 59.7. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,000
1 sales · Mean £ 60,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE61 1BA is moderate at 72 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
The King Edward VI Academy
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Morpeth Chantry Middle School
Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Card Factory0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- R Martin Butchers0.0 km
- The Morpeth Larder0.1 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Riverside Guest House0.3 km
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- The Auction House0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Joiners Arms0.3 km
- Tap & Spile0.1 km
- The White Swan0.0 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth0.3 km
- The Office0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Barluga0.1 km
- Cafe Vault0.1 km
- Chantry Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Giannis Morpeth Ltd0.1 km
- Harrys Coffee Bar0.0 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Morpeth Tandoori0.3 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Fish & Chips at No 100.2 km
- Morpeth Fish & Chips0.0 km
- Royal Chef0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morpeth0.8 km
- Pegswood3.1 km
- Widdrington9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611BA · Data under Open Government Licence