Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NEWGATE STREET, NE61 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

265

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE61 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE61 1BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

NE61 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Newgate Street, 0.1km from High Stanners in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

NE61 1BZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00139719 (shared with 248 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 1BZ. 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

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE61 1BZ is moderate at 50 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour45
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime10

school Local Schools

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Morpeth Chantry Middle School

Good575 pupils0.4 km
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St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth

Good0.4 km
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Morpeth Newminster Middle School

Good547 pupils0.4 km
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The King Edward VI Academy

Outstanding1386 pupils0.4 km
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Abbeyfields First School

Outstanding340 pupils0.7 km
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Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School

Good233 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Hillside Covenience Store0.8 km
  • Beaumont Newsagents0.9 km
  • E Price0.4 km
  • Martins0.5 km
  • Morpeth Gin0.5 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Wansbeck Inn0.9 km
  • Morpeth Rugby Club0.4 km
  • Tap & Spile0.3 km
  • The White Swan0.4 km
  • Beau Monde Morpeth0.7 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lucky Panda0.9 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Morpeth Tandoori0.7 km
  • Fish & Chips at No 100.5 km
  • Morpeth Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Cafe Des Amis0.3 km
  • Chantry Play0.6 km
  • Ephesus Restaurant0.7 km
  • Nikos Greek Taberna0.7 km
  • Sober in the Garden0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
  • Riverside Guest House0.1 km
  • Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • The Auction House0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morpeth1.2 km
  • Pegswood3.3 km
  • Widdrington9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bullers Green0.1 km
  • Newgate Street0.1 km
  • Pottery Bank0.2 km
  • Pottery Bank0.3 km
  • Mitford Road0.3 km