Postcode NE61 1QS is located in an urban city, within the Morpeth North ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth Central & East area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 273.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Morpeth Central & East is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Carlisle Park.
Morpeth Central & East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Morpeth Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 273.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Morpeth Central & East is £36,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 1QS.
Morpeth Central & East near NE61 1QS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morpeth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Morpeth | N/A | Walking directions to Morpeth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carlisle Park | Large | Walking directions to Carlisle Park |
| 0.1 mi | Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 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 | 25 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Morpeth North
In the NE61 1QS postcode area, located within Morpeth Central & East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 1QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Penfolds Convenience | 4 Newmarket, Morpeth, NE61 1PS | Walking directions to Penfolds Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, NE61 1NS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 10-16 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1NB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Stanley Terrace, Morpeth, NE61 1PA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Hillside Convenience Store | 34 Church Walk, Morpeth, NE61 2LG | Walking directions to Hillside Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.