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NE61 1JN

Oswald Road

Morpeth North

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Detailed insights for NE61 1JN

Overview

Postcode NE61 1JN 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Morpeth North & Pegswood has an average 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.

Crime level

10/10

Morpeth North & Pegswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 244 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £50,617 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 1JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Morpeth North & Pegswood near NE61 1JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Morpeth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE61 1JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Morpeth

N/A

Walking directions to Morpeth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE61 1JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOld Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
623
Population density
546.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
143.61(+271%)
Public order
43.2(+427%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.52(+115%)
Other theft
18.1(+202%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.17(-63%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
585
93.9%
Other White
15
2.41%
Indian
6
0.96%
Roma
6
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.48%
Total population: 623

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
274
55.47%
Level 3 (A level)
60
12.15%
No qualifications
54
10.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
10.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
4.66%
Total 16+ residents: 494

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
111
46.25%
Owns outright
86
35.83%
Other social rented
15
6.25%
Shared ownership
14
5.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
3.75%
Total households: 240

Property prices in Morpeth North

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £450K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Morpeth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,311,200.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morpeth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£515,000£276
Semi-Detached10£300,000£269
Terraced34£268,000£219
Flats25£153,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morpeth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353,500£195,000£185,000£147,500
2017£445,000£151,000£220,000£141,000
2018£540,000£219,999£205,000£165,000
2019£527,450£147,500£163,500£166,000
2020£434,998£185,000£310,000£196,000
2021£342,000£145,000£255,000£167,250
2022£511,950£145,000£276,175£189,510
2023£532,950£168,750£162,500£201,000
2024£415,000£165,000£268,000£260,000
2025£510,000£151,500£450,000£255,000
2026£508,500£159,950£240,000£301,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morpeth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morpeth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£264£206£152
2017£228£187£183£162
2018£257£331£181£166
2019£259£218£182£150
2020£245£217£230£177
2021£247£217£224£181
2022£274£238£235£211
2023£269£248£214£193
2024£299£221£241£198
2025£286£213£310£207
2026£354£232£269£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morpeth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Morpeth North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 1JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 1JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202517, Olympia Hill, Morpeth, NE61 1JHTerracedFreehold£283,000
06 Nov 202524, Thorp Avenue, Morpeth, NE61 1JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000
14 Aug 20256, Thorp Avenue, Morpeth, NE61 1JTDetachedFreehold£1,311,200
24 Apr 20267, Fenwick Grove, Morpeth, NE61 1JWTerracedFreehold£376,000
19 Sept 202516, Fenwick Grove, Morpeth, NE61 1JWTerracedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the NE61 1JN postcode area, located within Morpeth North & Pegswood, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE61 1JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe King Edward VI SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Roberts Catholic First School, MorpethAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miMiddle deemed secondaryMorpeth Chantry Middle SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 1JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE61 1JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsDark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1HQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miMorrisons Daily1 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, NE61 1NSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miLidlStanley Terrace, Morpeth, NE61 1PAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miIceland10-16 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1NBWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miPenfolds Convenience4 Newmarket, Morpeth, NE61 1PSWalking directions to Penfolds Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE61 1JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Lee Bawn

Morpeth North - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Smith

North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorthumberlandE14001397
WardMorpeth NorthE05016127
ParishMorpethE04013352
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morpeth North & PegswoodE02005721
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 011AE01027457
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE61 1JN

Is NE61 1JN (Morpeth North & Pegswood) safe?

The area around NE61 1JN records about 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE61 1JN?

The median sale price around NE61 1JN in Morpeth North & Pegswood is £290,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE61 1JN?

There are 6 schools close to NE61 1JN, including The King Edward VI School (Outstanding), St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth and Morpeth Chantry Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE61 1JN?

The closest station to NE61 1JN is Morpeth, about 1,162 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE61 1JN?

NE61 1JN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,886 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE61 1JN (Morpeth North & Pegswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 1JN is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Lee Bawn (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.