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Morpeth Central & East

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About

Morpeth Central & East encompasses the historic core of this Northumberland market town, centred around the River Wansbeck. The area includes the main shopping streets like Bridge Street and Newgate Street, lined with independent retailers and traditional establishments. The medieval Chantry, with its distinctive lantern spire, overlooks the town centre from its position near the Old Bridge, a key crossing point over the river.

To the east, the character shifts towards residential neighbourhoods, with streets of stone-built terraces and larger Victorian villas. The area is defined by the looping course of the Wansbeck, which creates a scenic riverside walk past the Carlisle Park gardens and the remains of Morpeth's 14th-century castle gatehouse. This green corridor provides a distinct natural boundary and recreational space within the urban layout.

Area overview

On average Morpeth Central & East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morpeth Central & East is £42,417 per year. There are 4 schools in Morpeth Central & East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morpeth Central & East is home to around 6,030 people, with a population density of about 2,001.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morpeth Central & East Population
6,030
Population density
2,001.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.48(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.57(-10%)
Shoplifting
14.59(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.44(+9%)
Public order
7.3(-11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,717
94.84%
Other White
105
1.74%
Other
32
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.48%
Indian
20
0.33%
Total population: 6,028

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,686
32.72%
No qualifications
995
19.31%
Level 3 (A level)
870
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
12.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
436
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,153

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,179
37.95%
Owns with a mortgage
649
20.89%
Other social rented
524
16.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
421
13.55%
Social rents from council
244
7.85%
Total households: 3,107

Property prices in Morpeth Central & East

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £177,750 in Morpeth Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morpeth Central & East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morpeth Central & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats25£140,000
Detached15£395,000
Terraced37£178,000
Semi-Detached29£196,000

10 years median price trend in Morpeth Central & East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth Central & East.

All postcodes in Morpeth Central & East

NE619HR

Morpeth North

NE611SL

St Georges Square

NE612BD

Abbey Meadows

NE619GN

Oldgate

NE612HW

Eighth Avenue

NE611UP

Armstrong Terrace

NE619DZ

Oldgate

NE611TZ

Lancaster Terrace

NE611QD

Morpeth North

NE611YD

Castle Square

NE611PJ

Chantry Place

NE616JT

Coopies Lane

NE612HA

Collingwood Road

NE616JJ

Coopie's Lane

NE611QN

Auburn Place

NE611LA

New Market

NE612EW

Morpeth Stobhill

NE611US

Goose Hill

NE611HG

Market Place

NE612ND

Renwick Walk

NE611SU

Collingwood Place

NE611LN

Phoenix Court

NE612JX

Springhill Walk

NE612LL

Castle Close

NE611UN

Burt Terrace

NE611AL

Newgate Street

NE611QT

Abbey View

NE611BP

St James Terrace

NE619GJ

Oldgate

NE611PX

Newgate Street

NE612JS

Highford Gardens

NE612SL

Coopies Lane

NE611PQ

Bridge Street

NE611TP

Bennetts Walk

NE612QX

Holly Avenue

NE612HF

Broom Close

NE611UY

Kensington Cottages

NE616JX

North Level Crossing

NE612LQ

Rutherford Place

NE612HZ

Third Avenue

NE612RH

Crawhall Crescent

NE612LX

Church Walk

NE611TB

Burnside

NE611NB

Bridge Street

NE611UR

Edward Street

NE616JF

Coopies Haugh

NE612RE

Priors Walk

NE612QF

St Marys Field

NE612SE

Eastgate

NE611AQ

Dawson Place

NE611XG

Willow Close

NE612LZ

Abbots Way

NE611SX

Morpeth North

NE612RA

Ash Grove

NE619JJ

Morpeth North

NE611YJ

Castle Bank

NE611BQ

Newgate Street

NE619HA

Oldgate

NE611LX

Oldgate

NE616JD

Coningsby Gardens

NE612BN

Abbey Meadows

NE612JP

West Park

NE619GF

Oldgate

NE616JY

Borehole Lane

NE612PS

Duncan Gardens

NE611UT

East View

NE611PT

Bridge Street

NE611LU

Morpeth North

NE611SR

Gas House Lane

NE611BH

Manchester Street

NE611UW

West Greens

NE611QU

High Stanners

NE611BX

Newgate Street

NE612LU

Church Walk

NE611UD

Borehole Cottages

NE611QP

Challoner's Gardens

NE612JU

Queens Gardens

NE611TX

Queen Street

NE619HB

Oldgate

NE612TY

Kingswell

NE619FE

Oldgate

NE611UH

Castle Street

NE611AS

Old Bakehouse Yard

NE611EF

Newgate Street

NE611UL

Crown Street

NE611PD

Bridge Street

NE619ZZ

Morpeth North

NE611ST

Dark Lane

NE611XQ

Windmill Way

NE612HQ

Second Avenue

NE611TE

Wellwood Gardens

NE611YL

Castle Square

NE611AW

Newgate Street

NE612NE

Clarks Field

NE612TZ

Kingswell

NE611XZ

Wansbeck Street

NE612JY

Castle Meadows

NE611LW

Carlisle View

NE611PS

New Market

NE611QL

High Stanners

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.