Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NEWGATE STREET, NE61 1BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE61 1BE 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

NE61 1BE is a mixed residential area on Newgate Street, 0.2km from Morpeth in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.

NE61 1BE 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 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1BE 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 1BE. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around NE61 1BE is moderate at 81 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour61
Shoplifting55
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth

Good0.2 km
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Abbeyfields First School

Outstanding340 pupils0.6 km
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The King Edward VI Academy

Outstanding1386 pupils0.7 km
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Morpeth Newminster Middle School

Good547 pupils0.7 km
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Morpeth Chantry Middle School

Good575 pupils0.7 km
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Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School

Good233 pupils1.2 km
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Morpeth Stobhillgate First School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.5 km
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Collingwood School & Media Arts College

Good232 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • R Martin Butchers0.1 km
  • The Morpeth Larder0.1 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Riverside Guest House0.2 km
  • Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
  • Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • The Auction House0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.4 km
  • Tap & Spile0.1 km
  • The White Swan0.1 km
  • Beau Monde Morpeth0.3 km
  • The Office0.5 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Barluga0.1 km
  • Cafe Vault0.0 km
  • Chantry Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Giannis Morpeth Ltd0.2 km
  • Harrys Coffee Bar0.1 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Morpeth Tandoori0.3 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Fish & Chips at No 100.2 km
  • Morpeth Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • Royal Chef0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morpeth0.9 km
  • Pegswood3.1 km
  • Widdrington9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
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  • Bus Station0.1 km