Postcode NE61 1RJ is located in an urban city, within the Morpeth North area of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Morpeth South & West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morpeth South & West is £69,431 per year. The median sale price in Morpeth North is £250,000 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £420,000. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 0.8 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).
Morpeth South & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 33,141 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Morpeth South & West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morpeth South & West is £69,431 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 1RJ.
Morpeth South & West near NE61 1RJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Morpeth | N/A | Walking directions to Morpeth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green) |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Morpeth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,140,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £468,000 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £295,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 31 | £260,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 31 | £157,000 | £235 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,000 | £195,000 | £277,500 | £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 | £515,000 | £157,000 | £375,000 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £509,500 | £153,500 | £280,000 | £260,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220 | £264 | £209 | £152 |
| 2017 | £228 | £187 | £183 | £162 |
| 2018 | £257 | £331 | £177 | £166 |
| 2019 | £259 | £218 | £193 | £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 | £281 | £222 | £296 | £207 |
| 2026 | £341 | £238 | £278 | £222 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 1RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 19, Mitford Road, Morpeth, NE61 1RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 2, Wansbeck Place, Morpeth, NE61 1RF | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 25, Hollon Street, Morpeth, NE61 1QX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 18, High Stanners, Morpeth, NE61 1QU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 17, Emily Davison Avenue, Morpeth, NE61 2PL | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the NE61 1RJ postcode area, located within Morpeth South & West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Morpeth Newminster Middle School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Morpeth Chantry Middle School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2016. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE61 1RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Penfolds Convenience | 4 Newmarket, Morpeth, NE61 1PS | Walking directions to Penfolds Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, NE61 1NS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 10-16 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1NB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Hillside Convenience Store | 34 Church Walk, Morpeth, NE61 2LG | Walking directions to Hillside Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE61 1RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Lee Bawn
Morpeth North - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE61 1RJ records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE61 1RJ in Morpeth North is £250,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NE61 1RJ, including Morpeth Newminster Middle School (Good), Morpeth Chantry Middle School (Good) and St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE61 1RJ is Morpeth, about 1,357 m away.
NE61 1RJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 33,141 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 1RJ 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).