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Morpeth South & West

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About

Morpeth South & West lies on the southern and western side of Morpeth town in Northumberland, covering residential streets, local shops, primary schools and community facilities close to the River Wansbeck. The ward includes the southern approach to the central area and sees regular bus services into Morpeth and across the county, while the A1 trunk road runs just to the west and gives road links to Newcastle and beyond. The river is a recurring feature of the ward and flood defences installed after the 2008 floods remain part of the local landscape.

Green space here includes playing fields, allotments and small pocket parks used by families and clubs. Housing mixes post-war terraces, council estates and newer developments, and parish and community groups run events from church halls and community centres. Morpeth railway station lies a short distance to the east, providing rail connections for commuters. Day-to-day life in the ward centers on schools, shops and the network of footpaths that link streets to riverside routes.

Area overview

On average Morpeth South & West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morpeth South & West is £69,431 per year. There are 5 schools in Morpeth South & West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morpeth South & West is home to around 6,634 people, with a population density of about 1,725.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morpeth South & West Population
6,634
Population density
1,725.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.03(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.37(-81%)
Shoplifting
2.86(-76%)
Public order
2.56(-71%)
Vehicle crime
2.56(-43%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,348
95.67%
Other White
79
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.66%
Other Asian
25
0.38%
Bangladeshi
24
0.36%
Total population: 6,635

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,695
48.96%
Level 3 (A level)
878
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
631
11.46%
No qualifications
507
9.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
367
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,504

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,585
55.42%
Owns with a mortgage
941
32.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
181
6.33%
Other social rented
51
1.78%
Social rents from council
46
1.61%
Total households: 2,860

Property prices in Morpeth South & West

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £315,125 in Morpeth South & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morpeth South & West 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 South & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£382,500
Flats2£173,750
Semi-Detached48£279,250
Terraced10£306,475

10 years median price trend in Morpeth South & West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth South & West.

All postcodes in Morpeth South & West

NE619WS

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BJ

Woodside

NE612FH

Trafalgar Close

NE619UR

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UJ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RA

Wansdyke

NE619XS

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BH

Westgate

NE612BL

High House Close

NE612FF

Blackett Court

NE612UH

Lindisfarne Lane

NE612XN

Abbey Gate

NE612ES

First Avenue

NE612XJ

Abbey Gate

NE613JG

Morpeth North

NE619UG

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XS

Marden Close

NE619TW

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AY

Friars Gate

NE619WW

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RS

Pinewood Drive

NE613SZ

St Leonards Walk

NE612AQ

The Pastures

NE612AH

The Pastures

NE612DJ

The Kylins

NE612TW

Grange Road

NE613RE

De Mowbray Way

NE613SH

Curlew Hill

NE619WJ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AX

The Pastures

NE612FG

Mermaid Close

NE612SG

Low Stobhill

NE612UN

Eden Grove

NE619XN

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BZ

Churchburn Drive

NE619SQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619TD

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UH

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DD

Middlegate

NE612DR

The Chip

NE612FJ

Badger Court

NE612FP

Shannon Road

NE612PW

Castle Walk

NE612XB

Thornton Close

NE613RH

Wansdyke Grange

NE613RW

Merle Gardens

NE613SY

Bracken Ridge

NE619WN

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WZ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612FB

Loansdean Wood

NE612PR

Spelvit Lane

NE612TP

Cheviot Court

NE613ST

Pinewood Drive

NE619TJ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612YA

Abbey Meadows

NE619TL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XY

Simonside Close

NE612AW

Monks Ridge

NE612ST

High Park Lane

NE611RJ

Mitford Road

NE612BA

Abbey Meadows

NE612BW

Southgate Mews

NE612DE

Churchburn Drive

NE613RG

Wansdyke

NE619UN

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WE

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UT

Whiteacres

NE612YJ

Mitford Road

NE613QY

Wansdyke

NE619TZ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UZ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612SF

Low Stobhill

NE612SX

Park Drive

NE612XU

Sylvan Close

NE619SD

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619US

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AS

Highmoor

NE612TQ

Rennington Close

NE612YB

Downing Drive

NE616JZ

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619UP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DG

The Avenue

NE612PP

Castle Square

NE612TX

Edgehill

NE612XL

Abbey Gate

NE619TA

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619TY

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UD

Moorfields

NE613RT

Pinewood Drive

NE619UW

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AT

The Pastures

NE619TT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UE

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DF

The Avenue

NE612TG

Felton Close

NE612YX

Morpeth Kirkhill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.