NE61 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Geantree Cottages, 0.4km 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 1DJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE61 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00139741 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEANTREE COTTAGES, NE61 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEANTREE COTTAGES, NE61 1DJ.
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£ 43,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE61 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE61 1DJ — age 47, 84% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE61 1DJ. The average age is 46.7. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE61 1DJ has low crime rates — 21 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
13 nearby- Morpeth Rugby Club0.6 km
- Tap & Spile0.5 km
- The White Swan0.6 km
- Beau Monde Morpeth0.8 km
- The Office1.0 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- E Price0.6 km
- Martins0.7 km
- Morpeth Gin0.7 km
- Newgate News0.6 km
- The Cheese Shop0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Des Amis0.5 km
- Chantry Play0.8 km
- Ephesus Restaurant0.8 km
- Nikos Greek Taberna0.8 km
- Sober in the Garden0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Morpeth Tandoori0.9 km
- Fish & Chips at No 100.7 km
- Morpeth Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Royal Chef0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cottingburn House Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Riverside Guest House0.4 km
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Newminster Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- The Auction House0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morpeth1.4 km
- Pegswood3.2 km
- Widdrington9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pottery Bank0.1 km
- Pottery Bank0.1 km
- Bullers Green0.2 km
- Newgate Street0.3 km
- Main Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE611DJ · Data under Open Government Licence