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Morpeth Central & East

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About

Morpeth Central & East is a residential and commercial area in the market town of Morpeth, Northumberland. The town centre features historic buildings, independent shops, and a mix of cafes and restaurants. The area is served by Morpeth Railway Station, providing links to Newcastle and other parts of the region. The River Wansbeck runs through the eastern part of the area, offering green spaces and walking paths.

The eastern section includes residential neighborhoods with a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Schools, healthcare facilities, and leisure amenities are within easy reach. The area retains a traditional market town atmosphere while catering to modern needs. Public transport and road connections make it accessible for commuting and local travel.

Area overview

On average Morpeth Central & East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116 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 of residents in Morpeth Central & East is £36,000 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
6/10
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

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

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Morpeth Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £570,000.

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
Detached9£332,500
Flats26£150,000
Semi-Detached19£219,000
Terraced41£162,000

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

NE612HW

Eighth Avenue

NE611PE

Bridge Street

NE611TY

Green Lane

NE612BE

Abbey Meadows

NE612EX

Sixth Avenue

NE612HB

Green Lane

NE612JR

Fontburn Gardens

NE611SP

Gas House Lane

NE611UW

Castle Square

NE611XH

Alder Close

NE611XZ

Wansbeck Street

NE611UA

Morpeth Central & East

NE619HG

Morpeth Central & East

NE612HH

Fifth Avenue

NE611US

Goose Hill

NE619HZ

Morpeth Central & East

NE612QG

St Mary's Field

NE612TZ

Kingswell

NE611UH

Morpeth Central & East

NE611QE

Castle Square

NE611RA

Lady's Walk

NE611UL

Morpeth Central & East

NE612RB

Woodman Close

NE611LW

Carlisle View

NE611AN

Newgate Street

NE611HG

Bridge Street

NE611LN

Millside

NE611NS

Bridge Street

NE611QH

Morpeth Central & East

NE611QY

Lady's Walk

NE611SQ

Wellwood Gardens

NE611UY

Morpeth Central & East

NE611XD

Alder Close

NE612EW

Morpeth Central & East

NE619DZ

Oldgate

NE611SN

Damside

NE611TN

Alexandra Road

NE611QP

Challoner's Gardens

NE611DB

Morpeth Central & East

NE611ER

Newgate Street

NE611PT

Morpeth Central & East

NE611QT

Abbey View

NE611TD

Dark Lane

NE611UQ

Morpeth Central & East

NE612NB

Clarks Field

NE612PH

Blagdon Close

NE612SE

Morpeth Central & East

NE611UD

Borehole Lane

NE611QR

Abbey Terrace

NE611EF

Newgate Street

NE611ST

Dark Lane

NE611TE

Wellwood Gardens

NE611UP

Alexandra Road

NE612QF

Spelvit Lane

NE616JS

Coopie's Lane

NE611AL

Newgate Street

NE611NX

Bridge Street

NE612LU

Church Walk

NE619GW

Oldgate

NE612LF

Morpeth Central & East

NE612QA

Chatton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.