Bowyer Way is in Morpeth and in Northumberland district. NE61 2GD is located in the Longhorsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowyer Way, Morpeth, NE61 2GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 2FY, NE61 2FZ, NE61 2ZQ, NE61 2ZN, NE61 2FA, NE61 2ZP, NE61 2BF, NE61 2XQ, NE61 2XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE61 2GD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% 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 | 52.6% | 57.1% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 42.9% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE61 2GD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 52.7% | 30.7% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 28.7% | -25.9% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 2.1% | -10.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 44.7% | 58.8% | 14.1% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 3.8% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 2.9% | -6.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 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 2GD this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 9% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 27.1% | 16.5% | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 38.3% | -1.8% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.1% | 96.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowyer Way was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% higher than the Longhorsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowyer Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Longhorsley and the 514th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50A Bowyer Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-08 | £237,848 |
| 12 Bowyer Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Detached, a newly built property | £292,596 | 2024-10-04 | £303,989 |
| 40 Bowyer Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-09-27 | £226,512 |
| 58 Bowyer Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-15 | £252,699 |
| 32 Bowyer Way, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, a newly built property | £56,997 | 2023-03-14 | £63,245 |
NE61 2GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | - not rated | 436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Oldgate , NE61 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,136 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 | 3,194 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 | 2,651 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 | 2,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 2out of 4 | 2,638 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 | 379 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kyloe House Care of: Northumberland County Council , County Hall NE61 2EF | - not rated | 840 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB | - not rated | 4,072 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,300 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calmer Therapy | Ninth Avenue, Stobhill Gate | 444 yd | |
| Stobhill Bait | 35 Shields Road, Stobhill Gate | 577 yd | |
| Nor's Cafe and Takeaway | 1 Coopies Haugh, Morpeth | 732 yd | |
| Little Morpeth | 17-21 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 802 yd | |
| Treasure Island | Coopies Way, Morpeth | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arora's | 3 Second Avenue, Stobhill Gate | 760 yd | |
| Premier Takeaway | 41 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 802 yd | |
| Morpeth Spice | 29 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 802 yd | |
| Mya's Spicery | 31 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Shields Road, Stobhill Gate | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collingwood School And Media Arts College | grass pitches, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School | grass pitches | 462 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.