Front Street is in Pegswood, Morpeth and in Castle Morpeth district. NE61 6UF is located in the Pegswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wansbeck. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Front Street, Pegswood, Morpeth, NE61 6UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE61 6RG, NE61 6UE, NE61 6SG, NE61 6TX, NE61 6TU, NE61 6SF, NE61 6UN, NE61 6RE, NE61 6SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE61 6UF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents 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 | 54.8% | 53.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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% | 29.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 43.7% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.5% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 37.7% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 17.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 24% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 20.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Street was 80.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Morpeth North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Front Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 15 local areas in Morpeth North and the 416th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 185.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Store Front Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2016-06-14 | £951,719 |
| Holyoak Front Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-01-30 | £404,077 |
| Holyoak Front Street, Morpeth, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2001-07-02 | £332,957 |
NE61 6UF 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 6UF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegswood Primary School Longhirst Road , NE61 6XG | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Oldgate , NE61 1QF | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth First School , Loansdean NE61 2AP | 4out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Community 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 | 3,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 1out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 2out of 4 | 3,718 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 | 3,005 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kyloe House Care of: Northumberland County Council , County Hall NE61 2EF | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleaswell Hill School School Avenue , Guide Post NE62 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School 8 Esther Court , Wansbeck Business Park NE63 8AP | - not rated | 4,796 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 5,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegswood & District Social Club | Pegswood Village | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegswood Pizza Shop Ltd | 4 Front Street, Pegswood | 182 yd | |
| Pegswood Tandoori | 4 De Walden Terrace, Pegswood | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Pegswood | Pegswood Village | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pegswood Welfare STATION HOUSE STATION HOUSE | grass pitches | 536 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.