Moorfields is in Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE61 2UD is located in the Morpeth Stobhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moorfields, Morpeth, NE61 2UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 2UE, NE61 2UW, NE61 2TS, NE61 2UB, NE61 2UJ, NE61 2TX, NE61 2UF, NE61 2TR, NE61 2TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE61 2UD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% 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 | 52.2% | 56.5% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 43.5% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 2UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 25.5% | 26% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 54.3% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 10.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 45.7% | 45.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 17.6% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 34.3% | -1.0% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 98% 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% | 98% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 98% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorfields was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Morpeth Kirkhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorfields has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Morpeth Kirkhill and the 267th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Moorfields, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-24 | £255,145 |
| 12 Moorfields, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-11-10 | £270,645 |
| 9 Moorfields, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,500 | 2020-08-25 | £238,287 |
| 24 Moorfields, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-10-01 | £226,719 |
| 7 Moorfields, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,500 | 2019-07-19 | £261,702 |
NE61 2UD 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 2UD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | - not rated | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Oldgate , NE61 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,576 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 | 2,710 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 | 2,312 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 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 2out of 4 | 2,160 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 | 426 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB | - not rated | 4,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Morpeth | 17-21 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 300 yd | |
| Stobhill Bait | 35 Shields Road, Stobhill Gate | 353 yd | |
| Calmer Therapy | Ninth Avenue, Stobhill Gate | 496 yd | |
| Morpeth First School | Loansdean | 501 yd | |
| County Kitchen | Morpeth | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Takeaway | 41 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 300 yd | |
| Morpeth Spice | 29 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 300 yd | |
| Mya's Spicery | 31 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 300 yd | |
| Arora's | 3 Second Avenue, Stobhill Gate | 489 yd | |
| Cooplands | Caldburne Drive, Collingwood Manor | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Shields Road, Stobhill Gate | 326 yd | |
| The Co-op | Caldburne Drive, Collingwood Manor | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collingwood School And Media Arts College | grass pitches, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Morpeth Golf Club MORPETH GOLF CLUB HOUSE MORPETH GOLF CLUB HOUSE | golf | 812 yd |
| Lifespan (Ladies Only)(Morpeth) (Closed) Morpeth Court Morpeth Court Castle Bank | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.