Pretoria Avenue is in Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE61 1QE 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 Pretoria Avenue, Morpeth, NE61 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 1LA, NE61 1PS, NE61 1QQ, NE61 1LT, NE61 1PY, NE61 1QH, NE61 1LN, NE61 1LY, NE61 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE61 1QE 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 Pretoria Avenue 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.
Pretoria Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pretoria Avenue, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-01-17 | £156,605 |
| 11 Pretoria Avenue, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-08-02 | £116,250 |
| 35 Pretoria Avenue, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2024-06-04 | £110,203 |
| 27 Pretoria Avenue, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-02-29 | £161,596 |
| 8 Pretoria Avenue, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £124,250 | 2024-02-14 | £133,856 |
NE61 1QE 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 1QE 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 | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 499 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 | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | - not rated | 1,605 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 | 1,034 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 | 768 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 2out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyloe House Care of: Northumberland County Council , County Hall NE61 2EF | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 4,773 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 | 115 yd | |
| Yasu Greek Cuisine | 5 Oldgate, Morpeth | 122 yd | |
| Micah's | 13 Oldgate, Morpeth | 158 yd | |
| Manzil Tandoori Restaurant | 2b Oldgate, Morpeth | 171 yd | |
| Pleased to Meet You Morpeth | Bridge Street, Morpeth | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Electrical Wizard | 11 Newmarket, Morpeth | 115 yd | |
| The White Swan | 18 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 271 yd | |
| Black Bull | 47 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 305 yd | |
| The Office (Morpeth) Ltd | Chantry Place, Morpeth | 310 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | Wansbeck Street, Morpeth | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips at No 10 | 10 Newmarket, Morpeth | 115 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Market Place West, Morpeth | 183 yd | |
| Boulevards | 4c Market Place, Morpeth | 215 yd | |
| Morpeth Fish & Chips | 10 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 271 yd | |
| Morpeth Pizza & Grill | 46 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 8 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 177 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 24-27 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth | 265 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Stanley Terrace, Morpeth | 405 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dark Lane, Morpeth | 502 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Riverside Leisure Centre New Market | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 47 yd |
| St Roberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School OLDGATE | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Healthlands Club (Morpeth) First Floor First Floor Sanderson Arcade | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Tropicana Health & Fitness Club Newgate Street | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Lifespan (Ladies Only)(Morpeth) (Closed) Morpeth Court Morpeth Court Castle Bank | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Abbeyfields First School ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Storey Park ST. MARYS FIELD | grass pitches | 705 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 |
| Chantry Middle School Mitford Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Newminster Middle School MITFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 862 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.