NE61 1BX is a mixed residential area on Newgate Street, 0.1km from Stanners, High in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE61 1BX has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00139719 (shared with 248 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWGATE STREET, NE61 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWGATE STREET, NE61 1BX.
265
51
£ 36,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE61 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 51, NE61 1BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE61 1BX. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 512,500
2 sales · Mean £ 512,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE61 1BX is moderate at 58 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
Morpeth Chantry Middle School
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
The King Edward VI Academy
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 Newsagents0.9 km
- E Price0.3 km
- Martins0.4 km
- Morpeth Gin0.4 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Wansbeck Inn0.9 km
- Morpeth Rugby Club0.4 km
- Tap & Spile0.2 km
- The White Swan0.3 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lucky Panda0.9 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Morpeth Tandoori0.6 km
- Fish & Chips at No 100.4 km
- Morpeth Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Cafe Des Amis0.2 km
- Chantry Play0.5 km
- Ephesus Restaurant0.6 km
- Nikos Greek Taberna0.6 km
- Sober in the Garden0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Riverside Guest House0.0 km
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- The Auction House0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morpeth1.1 km
- Pegswood3.2 km
- Widdrington9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newgate Street0.0 km
- Bullers Green0.2 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611BX · Data under Open Government Licence