NE61 1DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cottingwood Lane, 0.5km from High Stanners in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For serious buyers, NE61 1DL is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00139738 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTINGWOOD LANE, NE61 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTINGWOOD LANE, NE61 1DL.
359
54
£ 43,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE61 1DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE61 1DL's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £476k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £476k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE61 1DL. The average age is 54.5. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 373,250
2 sales · Mean £ 373,250
Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE61 1DL has low crime rates — 9 incidents 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
The King Edward VI Academy
Morpeth Chantry Middle School
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School
Abbeyfields First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Morpeth Rugby Club0.7 km
- Tap & Spile0.6 km
- The White Swan0.7 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth1.0 km
- Black Bull0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- E Price0.8 km
- Martins0.8 km
- Morpeth Gin0.8 km
- Newgate News0.8 km
- The Cheese Shop0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Des Amis0.7 km
- Chantry Play0.9 km
- Ephesus Restaurant1.0 km
- Nikos Greek Taberna1.0 km
- Sober in the Garden0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Morpeth Tandoori1.0 km
- Fish & Chips at No 100.9 km
- Morpeth Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Royal Chef0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Riverside Guest House0.5 km
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- The Auction House0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morpeth1.5 km
- Pegswood3.1 km
- Widdrington8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pottery Bank0.2 km
- Pottery Bank0.2 km
- Bullers Green0.3 km
- Main Road0.5 km
- Main Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611DL · Data under Open Government Licence