NE61 1BS is a mixed residential area on Copper Chare, 0.2km from High Stanners 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00139723 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPPER CHARE, NE61 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPPER CHARE, NE61 1BS.
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 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE61 1BS. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Terraced
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 177,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE61 1BS is moderate at 76 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
Morpeth Chantry Middle School
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Abbeyfields First School
Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Hillside Covenience Store0.8 km
- Beaumont Newsagents1.0 km
- E Price0.2 km
- Martins0.3 km
- Morpeth Gin0.3 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Wansbeck Inn1.0 km
- Morpeth Rugby Club0.5 km
- Tap & Spile0.1 km
- The White Swan0.2 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lucky Panda1.0 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Morpeth Tandoori0.5 km
- Fish & Chips at No 100.3 km
- Morpeth Fish & Chips0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Cafe Des Amis0.1 km
- Chantry Play0.4 km
- Ephesus Restaurant0.5 km
- Nikos Greek Taberna0.5 km
- Sober in the Garden0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Riverside Guest House0.1 km
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- The Auction House0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morpeth1.0 km
- Pegswood3.1 km
- Widdrington9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newgate Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611BS · Data under Open Government Licence