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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

NE612SG

Low Stobhill

NE612TS

Grange Road

NE612RU

The Covers

NE619XQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612FF

Blackett Court

NE612FL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612YU

High House Road

NE619WG

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DF

The Avenue

NE612BY

Churchburn Drive

NE611RQ

Mitford Road

NE612AX

The Pastures

NE619TG

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612TQ

Rennington Close

NE619SS

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612AU

The Pastures

NE612DA

The Crossway

NE611RG

Mitford Road

NE612FR

Baron Lane

NE619TT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AA

Spelvit Lane

NE612BT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613SY

Bracken Ridge

NE612PW

Castle Walk

NE612TL

Grange Road

NE619TY

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BX

Loansdean Cottage

NE612UA

The Spinney

NE611YS

Morpeth North

NE612UG

Lindisfarne Close

NE612TG

Felton Close

NE612UU

Rosemount

NE612RG

Westfield

NE612DQ

The Crescent

NE619UT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BW

Southgate Mews

NE612BA

Abbey Meadows

NE619TP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612SU

Hillside

NE619TR

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AD

Green Acres

NE619TW

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619TQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UR

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WN

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RN

Wansdyke

NE619TB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612TF

Whinham Way

NE612DR

The Chip

NE612UB

Rookswood

NE619SP

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612XF

Crookham Grove

NE612UF

Grange Road

NE613RS

Pinewood Drive

NE613RL

Wansdyke

NE619WH

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612SR

High Park

NE612DJ

The Kylins

NE619UJ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RP

Sweetbriar Close

NE612FJ

Badger Court

NE612BZ

Churchburn Drive

NE612FN

Sampson Close

NE612BL

High House Close

NE612DS

The Fairway

NE619SA

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612TP

Cheviot Court

NE619WX

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UD

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619TZ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XX

Raynes Close

NE612FD

Preston Square

NE612YF

Vanburgh Gardens

NE619UE

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612YX

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XS

Marden Close

NE619TF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XD

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613SS

Pinewood Drive

NE612DW

The Fairway

NE619SQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619SX

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612FQ

Cuthbert Way

NE613RU

Badgers Green

NE619SY

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619WY

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612FE

Triumph Green

NE612AQ

The Pastures

NE612BQ

Pilgrims Way

NE619UU

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612EG

The Steads

NE612DU

The Turn

NE613RD

Pinewood Drive

NE619UH

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612SX

Park Drive

NE612UW

Eden Grove

NE619UZ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612TH

Chathill Close

Data Sources

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