Postcode NE61 1EY is located in an urban city, within the Morpeth North ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth North & Pegswood area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 302.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Morpeth North & Pegswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Morpeth North & Pegswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from NE61 1EY.
Morpeth North & Pegswood near NE61 1EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morpeth located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Morpeth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £777,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £505,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £151,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £412,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £221,000 |
10 year median price trend in Morpeth North
In the NE61 1EY postcode area, located within Morpeth North & Pegswood, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.