Glanton Close is in Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE61 2XH is located in the Morpeth Stobhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glanton Close, Morpeth, NE61 2XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 2XG, NE61 2XA, NE61 2YQ, NE61 2YH, NE61 2XQ, NE61 2XF, NE61 2ZQ, NE61 2YP, NE61 2XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE61 2XH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2XH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% 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 | 24.9% | 25.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 65% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 20.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 67.6% | 63.2% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 25.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 2XH this area, 5.2% 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 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 56.5% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 94.8% | 94.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glanton Close was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Longhorsley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glanton Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Longhorsley and the 277th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Glanton Close, Morpeth, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £6,223 | 2022-08-19 | £6,409 |
| 1 Glanton Close, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-02-11 | £217,898 |
| 5 Glanton Close, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-03-11 | £205,880 |
| 4 Glanton Close, Morpeth, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £5,517 | 2021-02-10 | £6,264 |
| 3 Glanton Close, Morpeth, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-11-29 | £242,917 |
NE61 2XH 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | - not rated | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP | 4out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Oldgate , NE61 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 2,176 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 | 3,290 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 | 2,814 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 | 2,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 2out of 4 | 2,736 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 | 644 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kyloe House Care of: Northumberland County Council , County Hall NE61 2EF | - not rated | 670 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Hepscott Park , Stannington NE61 6NF | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard House School Netherton Colliery , NE22 6BB | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,453 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 | 644 yd | |
| Stobhill Bait | 35 Shields Road, Stobhill Gate | 709 yd | |
| County Kitchen | Morpeth | 752 yd | |
| Little Morpeth | 17-21 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 860 yd | |
| Morpeth First School | Loansdean | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Takeaway | 41 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 860 yd | |
| Morpeth Spice | 29 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 860 yd | |
| Mya's Spicery | 31 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange | 860 yd | |
| Arora's | 3 Second Avenue, Stobhill Gate | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Shields Road, Stobhill Gate | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collingwood School And Media Arts College | grass pitches, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School | grass pitches | 700 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 | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.