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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

NE619WR

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE611RD

Dogger Bank

NE612AR

Nursery Mews

NE612UL

Lindisfarne Lane

NE619ST

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619WB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XE

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BB

Abbey Meadows

NE612BX

Loansdean Cottage

NE612DN

Long Drive

NE612JT

Springhill Walk

NE619SW

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612EF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612FN

Sampson Close

NE612XX

Raynes Close

NE619XJ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AU

The Pastures

NE612EP

Merley Gate

NE612AF

Swansfield

NE612FE

Triumph Green

NE612YR

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619SE

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619SS

Morpeth Stobhill

NE611RQ

Mitford Road

NE612AG

Mayfield

NE612AP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612RX

Boundary Drive

NE619UY

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UE

Grange Road

NE612UP

St Aidans Crescent

NE612YE

Turners Way

NE612AL

Highmoor

NE613SU

Pinewood Drive

NE619WY

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AE

Swansfield

NE612BY

Churchburn Drive

NE612DT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UB

Rookswood

NE612XZ

Abbey Meadows

NE611RH

Mitford Road

NE612AZ

Abbey Meadows

NE612DA

The Crossway

NE612EG

The Steads

NE612SR

High Park

NE612TF

Whinham Way

NE619SA

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619SH

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619TX

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UF

Grange Road

NE619WF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619XF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612BT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RF

De Mowbray Way

NE619SU

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619TQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612SZ

Rectory Park

NE612YL

Newminster Villas

NE619SF

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619SN

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619UF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XR

Gorseway

NE612XW

Townsend Crescent

NE619XQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XP

Townsend Crescent

NE619SL

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612GN

Horseshoe Way

NE612XF

Crookham Grove

NE613RN

Wansdyke

NE613SX

Pinewood Drive

NE611RG

Mitford Road

NE612AD

Green Acres

NE612SS

High Park

NE612TD

Rectory Dene

NE612YG

Falcon Hill

NE619XR

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619SX

Morpeth Stobhill

Data Sources

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