The Fairway is in Loansdean, Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE61 2DS is located in the Morpeth Kirkhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fairway, Loansdean, Morpeth, NE61 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 2DU, NE61 2DF, NE61 2DR, NE61 2DE, NE61 2DW, NE61 2FR, NE61 2FE, NE61 2DD, NE61 2FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE61 2DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% 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 | 14.6% | 22.6% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 65.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 21.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 53.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 37.2% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2DS this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 52.1% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 95.5% | 95.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 95.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairway was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Morpeth Kirkhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Fairway has the 8th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Morpeth Kirkhill and the 137th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 The Fairway, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-09-11 | £305,949 |
| 21 The Fairway, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2018-11-16 | £319,871 |
| 27 The Fairway, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2016-12-08 | £279,507 |
| 23 The Fairway, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2016-09-23 | £316,989 |
| 30 The Fairway, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-06-24 | £290,239 |
NE61 2DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Oldgate , NE61 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School Pinewood Drive , Lancaster Park NE61 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 2out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RQ | 2out of 4 | 2,244 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 | 689 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB | - not rated | 5,179 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth First School | Loansdean | 468 yd | |
| County Kitchen | Morpeth | 616 yd | |
| Morpeth Golf Club | Great North Road(South), Morpeth | 720 yd | |
| Little Morpeth | 17-21 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands | Caldburne Drive, Collingwood Manor | 335 yd | |
| Premier Takeaway | 41 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 1,041 yd | |
| Morpeth Spice | 29 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 1,041 yd | |
| Mya's Spicery | 31 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | Caldburne Drive, Collingwood Manor | 335 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Golf Club MORPETH GOLF CLUB HOUSE MORPETH GOLF CLUB HOUSE | golf | 634 yd |
| Storey Park ST. MARYS FIELD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Morpeth Common NORTH COMMON | grass pitches | 976 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 | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 32.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 32.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.