St Marks Street is in Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE61 1QY 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 St Marks Street, Morpeth, NE61 1QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 1QX, NE61 1RB, NE61 1QU, NE61 1RA, NE61 1QT, NE61 1RG, NE61 1QR, NE61 1RF, NE61 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE61 1QY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% 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 | 53.9% | 56.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 43.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 24% | 23.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 11.2% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 (68.1%) 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 | 32.9% | 39% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 21.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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.
In the area around NE61 1QY this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 30% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 27.8% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.7% | 96.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 97.3% | 96.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marks Street was 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% higher than the Morpeth Kirkhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marks Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Morpeth Kirkhill and the 474th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 St Marks Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-07-16 | £248,928 |
| 20 St Marks Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-12-08 | £245,072 |
| 6 St Marks Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-11-17 | £257,463 |
| 19 St Marks Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2018-11-30 | £202,241 |
| 6 St Marks Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2018-06-20 | £235,929 |
NE61 1QY 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 1QY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 569 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 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP | 4out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | - not rated | 2,072 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 | 745 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 | 288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 2out of 4 | 293 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 | 2,126 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 5,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulan | High Stanners, Morpeth | 242 yd | |
| North East Pig on a Spit | Mitford Road | 263 yd | |
| Micah's | 13 Oldgate, Morpeth | 341 yd | |
| The Old Bakehouse | 29a Newgate Street, Morpeth | 349 yd | |
| Cafe Vault | 29 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Rugby Club | Mitford Road, Morpeth | 263 yd | |
| The Black & Grey | 80 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 279 yd | |
| Morpeth Conservative & Unionist Club | 41 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 349 yd | |
| Tap & Spile | Manchester Street, Morpeth | 412 yd | |
| The White Swan | 18 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chef | 57 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 304 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Market Place West, Morpeth | 414 yd | |
| Morpeth Fish & Chips | 10 Newgate Street, Morpeth | 428 yd | |
| Fish & Chips at No 10 | 10 Newmarket, Morpeth | 458 yd | |
| Boulevards | 4c Market Place, Morpeth | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 24-27 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth | 493 yd | |
| Iceland | 8 Bridge Street, Morpeth | 517 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Stanley Terrace, Morpeth | 667 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dark Lane, Morpeth | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tropicana Health & Fitness Club Newgate Street | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| St Roberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School OLDGATE | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Chantry Middle School Mitford Road | grass pitches | 349 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 | 375 yd |
| Newminster Middle School MITFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Healthlands Club (Morpeth) First Floor First Floor Sanderson Arcade | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Morpeth Riverside Leisure Centre New Market | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Abbeyfields First School ABBOTS WAY | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| The King Edward Vi School COTTINGWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Lifespan (Ladies Only)(Morpeth) (Closed) Morpeth Court Morpeth Court Castle Bank | health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.