NE61 1BP is a mixed residential area on St James Terrace, 0.2km from Stanners, High in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00139723 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES TERRACE, NE61 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES TERRACE, NE61 1BP.
185
60
£ 36,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE61 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE61 1BP. The average age is 59.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE61 1BP is moderate at 74 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
The King Edward VI Academy
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 Store0.8 km
- E Price0.3 km
- Martins0.3 km
- Morpeth Gin0.3 km
- Newgate News0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Morpeth Rugby Club0.6 km
- Tap & Spile0.1 km
- The White Swan0.2 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth0.4 km
- The Office0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Cafe Des Amis0.1 km
- Chantry Play0.4 km
- Ephesus Restaurant0.4 km
- Nikos Greek Taberna0.4 km
- Sober in the Garden0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Subway0.3 km
- Morpeth Tandoori0.5 km
- Fish & Chips at No 100.4 km
- Morpeth Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Royal Chef0.1 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Riverside Guest House0.2 km
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- The Auction House0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morpeth1.0 km
- Pegswood3.1 km
- Widdrington9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Newgate Street0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611BP · Data under Open Government Licence