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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

NE612AE

Swansfield

NE612EN

Southgate Wood

NE619TS

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613ST

Pinewood Drive

NE616JZ

Morpeth Stobhill

NE613RR

Pinewood Drive

NE612UT

Whiteacres

NE619WZ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619SW

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619XT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612GN

Horseshoe Way

NE619TX

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612AL

Highmoor

NE612YD

Abbey Meadows

NE619SU

Morpeth Stobhill

NE612UP

St Aidans Crescent

NE619SD

Morpeth Stobhill

NE613RA

Wansdyke

NE612DG

The Avenue

NE612SS

High Park

NE612FH

Trafalgar Close

NE613SX

Pinewood Drive

NE619SH

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619TA

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE611RD

Dogger Bank

NE619WJ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613SH

Curlew Hill

NE612SB

Shields Road

NE612EB

Southgate Wood

NE612PP

Castle Square

NE619UA

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612UE

Grange Road

NE612FS

Caldburne Drive

NE612RX

Boundary Drive

NE612FB

Loansdean Wood

NE612XN

Abbey Gate

NE619UQ

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RJ

Wansdyke

NE613SZ

St Leonards Walk

NE612AP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619UP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619SN

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619WP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DN

Long Drive

NE613RF

De Mowbray Way

NE612YA

Abbey Meadows

NE619XP

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DZ

Sweethope Dene

NE619SL

Morpeth Stobhill

NE619TE

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WS

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WL

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE613RE

De Mowbray Way

NE612XJ

Abbey Gate

NE612AF

Swansfield

NE613RQ

Wansdyke

NE619TH

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XP

Townsend Crescent

NE619XE

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612XU

Sylvan Close

NE612AW

Monks Ridge

NE612AT

The Pastures

NE619US

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612SF

Low Stobhill

NE619UG

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WR

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612SZ

Rectory Park

NE613QZ

Ghyll Edge

NE612DB

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WW

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612DD

Middlegate

NE611RJ

Mitford Road

NE612XR

Gorseway

NE612EF

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE619WT

Morpeth Kirkhill

NE612YR

Morpeth Kirkhill

Data Sources

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