NE61 1BW is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Morpeth in Morpeth. Administratively it sits within Morpeth North ward and the Wansbeck constituency.
For families considering a move, NE61 1BW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00139738 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE61 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE61 1BW.
359
54
£ 43,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE61 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE61 1BW 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 1BW. 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
Flat
£ 153,000
9 sales · Mean £ 155,888
Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE61 1BW is moderate at 78 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
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Hillside Covenience Store0.9 km
- E Price0.3 km
- Martins0.2 km
- Morpeth Gin0.3 km
- Newgate News0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Morpeth Rugby Club0.7 km
- Tap & Spile0.1 km
- The White Swan0.2 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth0.4 km
- The Office0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Des Amis0.1 km
- Chantry Play0.3 km
- Ephesus Restaurant0.4 km
- Nikos Greek Taberna0.4 km
- Sober in the Garden0.3 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Subway0.3 km
- Morpeth Tandoori0.4 km
- Fish & Chips at No 100.4 km
- Morpeth Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Royal Chef0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Riverside Guest House0.3 km
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- The Auction House0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morpeth0.9 km
- Pegswood3.0 km
- Widdrington9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611BW · Data under Open Government Licence