Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NEWGATE STREET, NE61 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWGATE STREET, NE61 1BA.

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Population

185

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Avg Age

60

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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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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour60
Shoplifting55
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order24

school Local Schools

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St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth

Good0.2 km
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Abbeyfields First School

Outstanding340 pupils0.6 km
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The King Edward VI Academy

Outstanding1386 pupils0.7 km
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Morpeth Newminster Middle School

Good547 pupils0.7 km
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Morpeth Chantry Middle School

Good575 pupils0.7 km
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Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School

Good233 pupils1.2 km
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Collingwood School & Media Arts College

Good232 pupils1.5 km
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Morpeth Stobhillgate First School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
fastfood

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
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  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km