Morpeth, NE61 1BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE61 1BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.3%	56%	-0.3%	51.0%	5.0%
Male	43.7%	44%	0.3%	49.0%	-5.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NE61 1BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.5%	16.8%	0.3%	37.9%	-21.1%
Married: Opposite sex	52.5%	57.1%	4.6%	44.2%	12.9%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.1%	7%	0.9%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	21.5%	17.1%	-4.4%	6.1%	11.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.4%	49.4%	1.0%	48.4%	1.0%
Good health	25.9%	28.8%	2.9%	33.6%	-4.8%
Fair health	19.5%	15.4%	-4.1%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	5.2%	4.2%	-1.0%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.9%	10.8%	-10.1%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.7%	6.7%	0.0%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	11.1%	-2.4%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	3.5%	2.2%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.1%	10.2%	4.1%	16.9%	-6.7%
Degree or Similar	49.8%	54%	4.2%	33.8%	20.2%
Other	1.7%	3.8%	2.1%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	98.5%	98.6%	0.1%	81.4%	17.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.9%	95.3%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	95.5%	-0.4%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0.6%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	76.7%	12.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.1%	37.2%	-3.1%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is NE61 1BW dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NE61 1BW was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Morpeth North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

NE61 1BW has the 7th highest crime rate of 15 local areas in Morpeth North and the 525th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NE61 1BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Castle Morpeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Morpeth, NE61 1BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE61 1BW

Average Price
£222,834

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£404,043

Flats/Maisonettes
£200,183

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in NE61 1BW

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Wellway Court, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£157,000	2025-04-16	£157,000
2 Wellway Court, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-06-02	£178,838
11 Wellway Court, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2023-02-22	£119,157
14 Wellway Court, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2022-11-18	£126,719
13 Wellway Court, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2021-12-10	£149,732

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE61 1BW

Employment

NE61 1BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE61 1BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	156
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Manufacturing	10
Construction	8
Information and communication	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Robert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Oldgate , NE61 1QF	3out of 4	301 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ	4out of 4	904 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School Pinewood Drive , Lancaster Park NE61 3RD	3out of 4	1,206 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA	- not rated	1,767 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP	4out of 4	1,887 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The King Edward VI Academy Cottingwood Lane , NE61 1DN	4out of 4	581 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Morpeth Chantry Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RQ	2out of 4	620 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH	2out of 4	707 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA	3out of 4	1,830 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kyloe House Care of: Northumberland County Council , County Hall NE61 2EF	- not rated	2,062 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF	3out of 4	5,059 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Des Amis	52 Newgate Street, Morpeth	162 yd
The Old Bakehouse	29a Newgate Street, Morpeth	190 yd
Cafe Vault	29 Newgate Street, Morpeth	190 yd
Keenan's - Morpeth	20 Newgate Street, Morpeth	226 yd
Firehouse No 1	12 Newgate Street, Morpeth	226 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tap & Spile	Manchester Street, Morpeth	111 yd
Morpeth Masonic Hall	13 Dacre Street, Morpeth	153 yd
Morpeth Conservative & Unionist Club	41 Newgate Street, Morpeth	190 yd
The Black & Grey	80 Newgate Street, Morpeth	223 yd
The White Swan	18 Newgate Street, Morpeth	226 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Chef	57 Newgate Street, Morpeth	191 yd
Morpeth Fish & Chips	10 Newgate Street, Morpeth	226 yd
Boulevards	4c Market Place, Morpeth	290 yd
Subway	3 Market Place West, Morpeth	315 yd
Morpeth Pizza & Grill	46 Bridge Street, Morpeth	378 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	24-27 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth	252 yd
Lidl Great Britain Ltd	Stanley Terrace, Morpeth	295 yd
Morrisons	Dark Lane, Morpeth	339 yd
Iceland	8 Bridge Street, Morpeth	355 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tropicana Health & Fitness Club Newgate Street	health and fitness suite	233 yd
Healthlands Club (Morpeth) First Floor First Floor Sanderson Arcade	health and fitness suite	258 yd
St Roberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School OLDGATE	grass pitches	336 yd
Morpeth Riverside Leisure Centre New Market	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	502 yd
The King Edward Vi School COTTINGWOOD LANE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	622 yd
Lifespan (Ladies Only)(Morpeth) (Closed) Morpeth Court Morpeth Court Castle Bank	health and fitness suite	674 yd
Chantry Middle School Mitford Road	grass pitches	734 yd
Newminster Middle School MITFORD ROAD	grass pitches	817 yd
Morpeth Rugby Football Club Limited MORPETH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB MORPETH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB MORPETH RUGBY CLUB CAR PARK ACCESS	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	845 yd
Abbeyfields First School ABBOTS WAY	grass pitches	979 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE61 1BW