NE61 1DY is a mixed residential area on School Close, 0.2km from High Stanners in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE61, NE61 1DY offers 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00139738 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL CLOSE, NE61 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL CLOSE, NE61 1DY.
359
54
£ 43,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE61 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE61 1DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE61 1DY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 301,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE61 1DY is moderate at 55 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
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
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
29 nearby- Hillside Covenience Store0.9 km
- E Price0.4 km
- Martins0.4 km
- Morpeth Gin0.4 km
- Newgate News0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Morpeth Rugby Club0.6 km
- Tap & Spile0.3 km
- The White Swan0.4 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth0.6 km
- The Office0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Des Amis0.3 km
- Chantry Play0.5 km
- Ephesus Restaurant0.6 km
- Nikos Greek Taberna0.6 km
- Sober in the Garden0.4 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Morpeth Tandoori0.6 km
- Fish & Chips at No 100.5 km
- Morpeth Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Royal Chef0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Riverside Guest House0.2 km
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- The Auction House0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morpeth1.2 km
- Pegswood3.1 km
- Widdrington9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Newgate Street0.1 km
- Bullers Green0.2 km
- Pottery Bank0.3 km
- Pottery Bank0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611DY · Data under Open Government Licence