NE61 1BG 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 neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00139723 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE61 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE61 1BG.
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 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BG. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE61 1BG is moderate at 81 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
The King Edward VI Academy
Abbeyfields First School
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Morpeth Chantry Middle School
Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Card Factory0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- R Martin Butchers0.1 km
- The Morpeth Larder0.2 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Riverside Guest House0.2 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 Arms0.4 km
- Tap & Spile0.0 km
- The White Swan0.1 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth0.3 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 Ltd0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Morpeth Tandoori0.4 km
- Subway0.2 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
- Pegswood3.1 km
- Widdrington9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611BG · Data under Open Government Licence