Dacre Street is in Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE61 1HQ is located in the Morpeth North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dacre Street, Morpeth, NE61 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 1PA, NE61 1HW, NE61 1HT, NE61 1JD, NE61 1HS, NE61 1JU, NE61 1ST, NE61 1TB, NE61 1TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE61 1HQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.1% of the population 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 | 57.7% | 59.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 8.1% |
| Male | 42.3% | 40.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -8.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 32% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 29.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 12.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 27.5% | 21.9% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 28.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -20.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 40.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 19.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 11% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 21.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10.1% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 33.1% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 95% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 94.4% | 91.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 91.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dacre Street was 536.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1293.4% higher than the Morpeth Kirkhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dacre Street has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Morpeth Kirkhill and the 22nd highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 170.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Silvas Court Dacre Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2025-03-28 | £148,187 |
| 7 Silvas Court Dacre Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2025-03-21 | £143,843 |
| 33 Silvas Court Dacre Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-03-07 | £96,539 |
| 22 Silvas Court Dacre Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2024-11-22 | £68,198 |
| 23 Silvas Court Dacre Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-08 | £150,437 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE61 1HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,015 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 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Edward VI Academy Cottingwood Lane , NE61 1DN | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RQ | 2out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 2out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kyloe House Care of: Northumberland County Council , County Hall NE61 2EF | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 4,882 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @Next Morpeth | Stanley Terrace, Morpeth | 169 yd | |
| Chatter Box Cafe | Staithes Lane, Low Stanners | 185 yd | |
| Bikes Cafe @ Morpeth | Dark Lane, Morpeth | 211 yd | |
| Martino Lounge | 22-23 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth | 255 yd | |
| Nikos Greek Taberna | 61 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Masonic Hall | 13 Dacre Street, Morpeth | 85 yd | |
| Black Bull | 47 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 263 yd | |
| Tap & Spile | Manchester Street, Morpeth | 278 yd | |
| Beau Monde Morpeth | 57 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 281 yd | |
| The White Swan | 18 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Fish & Chips | 10 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 311 yd | |
| Morpeth Pizza & Grill | 46 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 315 yd | |
| Boulevards | 4c Market Place, Morpeth | 336 yd | |
| Morpeth Tandoori | 10 Chantry Place, Morpeth | 341 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 57 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Dark Lane, Morpeth | 146 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Stanley Terrace, Morpeth | 169 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 24-27 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth | 282 yd | |
| Iceland | 8 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 366 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healthlands Club (Morpeth) First Floor First Floor Sanderson Arcade | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Tropicana Health & Fitness Club Newgate Street | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| St Roberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School OLDGATE | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Morpeth Riverside Leisure Centre New Market | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 526 yd |
| Lifespan (Ladies Only)(Morpeth) (Closed) Morpeth Court Morpeth Court Castle Bank | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| The King Edward Vi School COTTINGWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Swinneys Field EAST MILL EAST MILL WHORRAL BANK | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Chantry Middle School Mitford Road | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Newminster Middle School MITFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 1,056 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.