New Market is in Morpeth and in Northumberland district. NE61 1PS is located in the Morpeth North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Market, Morpeth, NE61 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 1PY, NE61 1LY, NE61 1LA, NE61 1LX, NE61 1AJ, NE61 1QQ, NE61 1HG, NE61 1QE, NE61 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE61 1PS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.2% 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 | 54.8% | 59.2% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 8.2% |
| Male | 45.2% | 40.8% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -8.2% |
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 | 29.6% | 26.4% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 37% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 18.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
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 | 41.9% | 32% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 43.6% | 14.2% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 16.6% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 25.9% | 15.4% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 8.7% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 39.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 95% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 96% | 93.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Market was 485.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1159.7% higher than the Morpeth Kirkhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Market has the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Morpeth Kirkhill and the 26th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 263.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 348.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 New Market, Morpeth, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £8,000 | 2019-05-28 | £10,464 |
| 7 New Market, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2008-07-31 | £91,661 |
| 5 New Market, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-02-01 | £210,792 |
| 4 New Market, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2006-08-11 | £112,146 |
| 7 New Market, Morpeth, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1999-08-02 | £49,299 |
NE61 1PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 96 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 593 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 | 1,310 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 934 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 2out of 4 | 755 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 | 1,667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kyloe House Care of: Northumberland County Council , County Hall NE61 2EF | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 4,817 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo Piano | 7 Newmarket, Morpeth | 5 yd | |
| Yasu Greek Cuisine | 5 Oldgate, Morpeth | 39 yd | |
| Pleased to Meet You Morpeth | Bridge Street, Morpeth | 77 yd | |
| Manzil Tandoori Restaurant | 2b Oldgate, Morpeth | 79 yd | |
| Sober in the Garden | 5 Wheatsheaf Yard, Morpeth | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Electrical Wizard | 11 Newmarket, Morpeth | 5 yd | |
| The White Swan | 18 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 159 yd | |
| Black Bull | 47 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 213 yd | |
| Morpeth Conservative & Unionist Club | 41 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 238 yd | |
| The Office (Morpeth) Ltd | Chantry Place, Morpeth | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips at No 10 | 10 Newmarket, Morpeth | 5 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Market Place West, Morpeth | 77 yd | |
| Boulevards | 4c Market Place, Morpeth | 100 yd | |
| Morpeth Fish & Chips | 10 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 159 yd | |
| Morpeth Pizza & Grill | 46 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 8 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 77 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 24-27 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth | 150 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Stanley Terrace, Morpeth | 305 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dark Lane, Morpeth | 405 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Riverside Leisure Centre New Market | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 118 yd |
| St Roberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School OLDGATE | grass pitches | 140 yd |
| Healthlands Club (Morpeth) First Floor First Floor Sanderson Arcade | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| Tropicana Health & Fitness Club Newgate Street | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Lifespan (Ladies Only)(Morpeth) (Closed) Morpeth Court Morpeth Court Castle Bank | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Abbeyfields First School ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Chantry Middle School Mitford Road | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Storey Park ST. MARYS FIELD | grass pitches | 818 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 | 822 yd |
| Newminster Middle School MITFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 847 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.