Main Street is in Red Row, Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE61 5BF is located in the Druridge Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This postcode has been in use since 2008-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Street, Red Row, Morpeth, NE61 5BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 5BL, NE61 5AF, NE61 5AQ, NE61 5AG, NE61 5AW, NE61 5AR, NE61 5AT, NE61 5AP, NE61 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE61 5BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.9% | 27.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 50.7% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 34.4% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 16.7% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.3% | 21.8% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 23.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 96.6% 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% | 96.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the Amble average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Main Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Amble and the 440th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Grey Arms Court Main Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-31 | £194,996 |
| 2 Grey Arms Court Main Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-01-28 | £228,042 |
| 4 Grey Arms Court Main Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2021-06-10 | £202,546 |
| 9 Grey Arms Court Main Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,250 | 2021-06-08 | £197,467 |
| 4 Grey Arms Court Main Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2020-03-04 | £194,288 |
NE61 5BF 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 5BF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Mining and quarrying | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Row First School Red Row , NE61 5AS | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill First School Station Road , NE65 9UT | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amble First School Edwin Street , Amble NE65 0EF | 2out of 4 | 5,415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Calvert Spence College Acklington Road , Amble NE65 0NG | 2out of 4 | 4,942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingerbread Coffee House | 14 Market Place, Red Row | 246 yd | |
| Hadston Tandoori | 4 The Precinct, Hadston | 859 yd | |
| Hadston House Cafe | Bondicar Road, Hadston | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Row Working Mens Club | Red Row | 302 yd | |
| East Chevington Sports & Social Club Limited | Hadston Road, Hadston | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Star | 67 Swarland Terrace, Red Row | 205 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 11 The Precinct, Hadston | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 7 The Precinct, Hadston | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Row Welfare | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Red Row First School | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Druridge Community Playing Fields LINHOPE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Druridge Bay Middle School (Closed) Hadston Road | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Druridge Bay Fitness Centre THE PRECINCT | health and fitness suite | 881 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.