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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 21 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
21
Deprivation level
2/10
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
11.76(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.37(-80%)
Public order
2.11(-74%)
Shoplifting
1.96(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.81(-84%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Morpeth South & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £600,000.

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
Semi-Detached45£280,000
Terraced8£270,000
Detached43£375,000
Flats6£154,975

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

NE612YS

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UN

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RG

Wansdyke

NE619SF

Morpeth Stobhill

NE613RX

North Leech

NE612EP

Merley Gate

NE619UY

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AG

Mayfield

NE612BH

Westgate

NE612TX

Edgehill

NE619UF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612SQ

Low Stobhill

NE619XF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UH

Lindisfarne Lane

NE619SE

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612XD

Swinton Close

NE612BG

Queensway

NE612XT

Townsend Crescent

NE612DE

Churchburn Drive

NE612YE

Turners Way

NE612YG

Falcon Hill

NE612AN

Leland Place

NE612YW

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612ER

First Avenue

NE612TR

Heathfield

NE612FG

Mermaid Close

NE612XL

Abbey Gate

NE619XS

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AH

The Pastures

NE619TU

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AZ

Abbey Meadows

NE612TD

Rectory Dene

NE619SJ

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619ST

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619SG

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612JT

Springhill Walk

NE612PR

Spelvit Lane

NE612YL

Newminster Villas

NE619XJ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DX

Somersby Wood

NE612UD

Moorfields

NE612UJ

Lindisfarne Lane

NE612YB

Downing Drive

NE612AY

Friars Gate

NE619XG

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UL

Lindisfarne Lane

NE619TD

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XB

Thornton Close

NE619XR

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AS

Highmoor

NE619SB

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619WQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XZ

Abbey Meadows

NE619UW

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612FP

Shannon Road

NE612GP

Horseshoe Way

NE612BP

Loansdean Wood

NE619XH

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612RF

Priors Walk

NE612AJ

Westhill

NE612BB

Abbey Meadows

NE619TL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XY

Simonside Close

NE612BU

Kendor Grove

NE612ET

Second Avenue

NE619WE

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BJ

Woodside

NE613RH

Wansdyke Grange

NE612TW

Grange Road

NE612ES

First Avenue

NE613QY

Wansdyke

NE612SY

Park Drive

NE619TN

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RB

Brumell Drive

NE613SU

Pinewood Drive

NE612TT

High Stobhill

NE612YJ

Mitford Road

NE619XA

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WU

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UQ

Lindisfarne Lane

NE612ST

High Park Lane

NE619XB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RW

Merle Gardens

NE611RH

Mitford Road

NE619UB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612TN

Grange Court

NE619WD

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XW

Townsend Crescent

NE613JG

Morpeth North

NE619UX

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619TJ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UN

Eden Grove

NE619XN

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612TA

High Park

NE613RT

Pinewood Drive

NE619SZ

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612AR

Nursery Mews

NE612UR

Lindisfarne Lane

Data Sources

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