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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

NE613RQ

Wansdyke

NE612DX

Somersby Wood

NE612EB

Southgate Wood

NE612FR

Baron Lane

NE612TN

Grange Court

NE612TT

High Stobhill

NE613QZ

Ghyll Edge

NE613SS

Pinewood Drive

NE619UL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RL

Wansdyke

NE619UU

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UQ

Lindisfarne Lane

NE619XG

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619TH

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XA

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BQ

Pilgrims Way

NE612DS

The Fairway

NE612YD

Abbey Meadows

NE619WT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XD

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612FL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612RF

Priors Walk

NE612SQ

Low Stobhill

NE612TS

Grange Road

NE612UU

Rosemount

NE619SY

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612BU

Kendor Grove

NE612SY

Park Drive

NE613RD

Pinewood Drive

NE619WQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612YS

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612YW

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AJ

Westhill

NE612BP

Loansdean Wood

NE612TR

Heathfield

NE619SG

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619TF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619TP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WU

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UA

The Spinney

NE612UW

Eden Grove

NE613RX

North Leech

NE619TS

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619TU

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WX

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DZ

Sweethope Dene

NE612DQ

The Crescent

NE612ER

First Avenue

NE619TG

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UD

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AA

Spelvit Lane

NE611YS

Morpeth North

NE612FD

Preston Square

NE612FS

Caldburne Drive

NE612SU

Hillside

NE613RJ

Wansdyke

NE619SZ

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619UX

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WH

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612TH

Chathill Close

NE612UG

Lindisfarne Close

NE619SJ

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612UR

Lindisfarne Lane

NE612XD

Swinton Close

NE612XT

Townsend Crescent

NE612YU

High House Road

NE619TE

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WG

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XH

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612ET

Second Avenue

NE613RB

Brumell Drive

NE612DW

The Fairway

NE612FQ

Cuthbert Way

NE612TL

Grange Road

NE613RU

Badgers Green

NE619SB

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619TB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UA

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AN

Leland Place

NE612EN

Southgate Wood

NE612GP

Horseshoe Way

NE612RG

Westfield

NE612RU

The Covers

NE613RP

Sweetbriar Close

NE619SP

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619WL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BG

Queensway

NE612TA

High Park

NE613RR

Pinewood Drive

NE619TN

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619TR

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WD

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DU

The Turn

NE612SB

Shields Road

NE612UJ

Lindisfarne Lane

NE612YF

Vanburgh Gardens

Data Sources

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