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NE61 1YJ

Castle Bank

Morpeth North

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Detailed insights for NE61 1YJ

Overview

Postcode NE61 1YJ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morpeth Central & East is £42,417 per year. The nearest station is Morpeth, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Carlisle Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Morpeth Central & East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,860 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Morpeth Central & East has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Morpeth Central & East is £42,417 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from NE61 1YJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Morpeth Central & East near NE61 1YJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Morpeth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE61 1YJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Morpeth

N/A

Walking directions to Morpeth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE61 1YJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCarlisle ParkLargeWalking directions to Carlisle Park
0.3 miOld Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Old Bakehouse Yard (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
1,494.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.41(-37%)
Shoplifting
14.49(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.2(-44%)
Other theft
9.15(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.86(-40%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
97.49%
Other White
4
1.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.42%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.42%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
47.39%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.69%
No qualifications
19
9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.64%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
45.97%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.74%
Other social rented
19
15.32%
Social rents from council
13
10.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.68%
Total households: 124

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 1YJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE61 1YJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202510, Tenter Terrace, Morpeth, NE61 1TNTerracedFreehold£221,000
12 Feb 202630, William Turner Court, Goose Hill, Morpeth, NE61 1USFlatsLeasehold£218,000
31 Mar 202549, William Turner Court, Goose Hill, Morpeth, NE61 1USFlatsLeasehold£330,000
29 Jul 20257, Pethgate Court, Castle Square, Morpeth, NE61 1YLFlatsLeasehold£285,000
26 Mar 20255, Pethgate Court, Castle Square, Morpeth, NE61 1YLFlatsLeasehold£280,000

Schools

In the NE61 1YJ postcode area, located within Morpeth Central & East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE61 1YJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Roberts Catholic First School, MorpethAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryAbbeyfields First SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryMorpeth Stobhillgate First SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 1YJ

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

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 1YJ, 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 Central & EastE02005723
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 016AE01027452
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE61 1YJ

Is NE61 1YJ (Morpeth Central & East) safe?

The area around NE61 1YJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE61 1YJ?

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

What schools are near NE61 1YJ?

There are 9 schools close to NE61 1YJ, including St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth, Abbeyfields First School and Morpeth Stobhillgate First School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE61 1YJ?

The closest station to NE61 1YJ is Morpeth, about 335 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE61 1YJ?

NE61 1YJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,860 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE61 1YJ (Morpeth Central & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE61 1YJ 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).

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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.